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S.Al-Anizi · 15th December 2006, 10:48 AM

Just a note to Philip, in Arabia, executioners perform vertical, not horizontal cut. The victim would be sitting on his knees, the headsman would jab him in the back with the tip of his saif, then off goes his head.

15th December 2006, 10:48 AM	#26
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Just a note to Philip, in Arabia, executioners perform vertical, not horizontal cut. The victim would be sitting on his knees, the headsman would jab him in the back with the tip of his saif, then off goes his head.