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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 4th May 2011, 08:23 PM

The Topkapi is often used as an important reference by the Islamic sword specialists such as Messrs Elgood and North both highly respected masters of their subject. Of the 9 swords attributed I wonder if at least one with turned down quillons and the combination of a broad blade with a short tang(therefor similarities in hilt construction) and dominant pommel are feasibly linkable to the Omani Short Battle Sword ? I am very jelous because I visited the Topkapi on a Tuesday to be met with a sign on the door;
Closed Tuesdays for Cleaning.

4th May 2011, 08:23 PM	#36
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	The 9 Topkapi Swords. The Topkapi is often used as an important reference by the Islamic sword specialists such as Messrs Elgood and North both highly respected masters of their subject. Of the 9 swords attributed I wonder if at least one with turned down quillons and the combination of a broad blade with a short tang(therefor similarities in hilt construction) and dominant pommel are feasibly linkable to the Omani Short Battle Sword ? I am very jelous because I visited the Topkapi on a Tuesday to be met with a sign on the door; Closed Tuesdays for Cleaning.