Ariel you are full of ressources and energy!
And a bit provocative too with your shashka
I agree with you we cannot call shasha all the swords without a guard.
I prefer "Berber sword" and very close to the Bedouin swords seen in the Sinai...
I like your example that supports well - at least to me - the discussion on the
http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread...=south+morocco