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Old 22nd February 2011, 07:11 PM   #5
A.alnakkas
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Oh my good sir's i will put close ups on those 3 "saifs" i have. though i think the straight one catches eye?

the longer Tulwar has a finely decorated blade that at first made me think its a modern production but i think its original. The hilt has gold remnants and tiger stamps. Here are the pictures:

1- Arab sword no.1:







This is a syrian (possibly Iraqi sword) with wooden hilt made in the Turkish style. The blade, hilt/crossguard and scabbard are of local manufacture and i think its early 20th century made by the same Blacksmithes who make tourist pieces. Reasoning for this is that the inscription follow the same styling (and crudeness) but the blade is well forged and is well-sharped. Its decent and in a form seldomly seen.

2- Zanzibari Sword:







This a common "Zanzibari" sword with a wood hilt and a european trade blade. The blade i think can be found commonly also in Nimcha's but am no expert. I find the scabbard to be the most interesting in this piece.

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