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Old 3rd March 2016, 05:47 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
With these Ottoman scabbards it seems I once knew the terms describing them (the distinct little 'springs' in the gap) but darned if I can find the notes.
Jim, I seem to remember a particular term as well, but "with characteristic Ottoman metal spiral stitched scabbard" works. This shashka appears to be another example.
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