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ariel · 23rd July 2022, 07:05 PM

Very likely.
The handle reminds popular Yemenite handles with karabela-liked pommel and the diagonal wrapping of the scabbard was also popular in Yemen.
One can call it a “ variant”, IMHO.

23rd July 2022, 07:05 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Very likely. The handle reminds popular Yemenite handles with karabela-liked pommel and the diagonal wrapping of the scabbard was also popular in Yemen. One can call it a “ variant”, IMHO.