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[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Iain

So just to clarify you are saying the two examples I have just linked (which have rounded tips) are not Omani, meaning they were not used in Oman by Omanis? I think this is an important point to be stated clearly, that unless it's flexible it cannot have anything to do with Oman?

Cheers,

Iain

I have to agree that some clarity is needed here Ibrahiim.
Could I expand on Iain's request and ask that for those who haven't followed this epic threads many pages as closely as those heavily involved, could we (I) possibly have a summary of the points that you are proposing, set out as concise and short a list as possible?

Thanks
Gene

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

I have to agree that some clarity is needed here Ibrahiim.
Could I expand on Iain's request and ask that for those who haven't followed this epic threads many pages as closely as those heavily involved, could we (I) possibly have a summary of the points that you are proposing, set out as concise and short a list as possible?

Thanks
Gene

Salaams Gene ... If you read back through the thread you will see I do that at intervals since this is as you point out somewhat complicated.

I believe it may be enlightening to look at Michael Blalocks thread in unison at his Arabian Swords # 1 where the Red Sea interloper sword is pictured cased in a Yemeni military museum.

Meanwhile I will outline the arguement tomorrow as its near midnight here... and hopefully set the position straight... On the straight Sayf !
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi