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Old 16th March 2016, 05:39 PM   #9
mariusgmioc
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Originally Posted by ALEX
Perhaps in linguistical terms, but not in weapons type terms.
Similarly, many are calling all sabers Kilij, disregarding the features of the blade, hilt, etc. just because it means "sword" in Turkish language, or Saif because it is Arabic word for sword.
Qama is distinctively single bladed, and Kindjal is distinctively double bladed. Not the same weapon type by any mean.
Hello Alex,

While I assume, that you were referring to the number of cutting edges, in your posting, I beg to differ!

To say it directly, you are completely wrong.

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Marius
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