Saudi Saifs

A.alnakkas · 16th October 2015, 10:33 PM

With regards to the quillon ring and the one usually find on the pommel, sometimes it can be mismatched, with quillons having a ring and the pommel without. This is due to quillons made from casting silver that is then polished into shape. Also, the reuse of old parts is possible, although the only living maker I contacted did not mention any of that and his creations are all consistent.

Miguel · 17th October 2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

With regards to the quillon ring and the one usually find on the pommel, sometimes it can be mismatched, with quillons having a ring and the pommel without. This is due to quillons made from casting silver that is then polished into shape. Also, the reuse of old parts is possible, although the only living maker I contacted did not mention any of that and his creations are all consistent.

Hi A.alnakkas, Thank you for your informative reply. You can see on the pommel end the remains of a stub which I think was where the ring was but I do get your point. With regard to the photos of the chape I apologise for their quality which is mainly due to me and my camera.
Regards Miguel

Miguel · 17th October 2015, 05:10 PM

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Hi A.alnakkas, Thank you for your informative reply. You can see on the pommel end the remains of a stub which I think was where the ring was but I do get your point. With regard to the photos of the chape I apologise for their quality which is mainly due to me and my camera.
Regards Miguel

Hi, me again. Since posting I've noticed what may be an inscription on one edge of the scabbard throat piece and attached a photo for your infoRegards Miguel

A.alnakkas · 17th October 2015, 06:09 PM

Looks like the name of the owner. Nayef ibn AbdulAziz.. a common name in the region so hard to know who.

As for the stub on the pommel, that actually not the place for the ring, that usually holds a stone.

A.alnakkas · 17th October 2015, 06:10 PM

Its made by the same guy who made this one :-)

Lee · 17th October 2015, 08:50 PM

So many very nice old saifs. I am really enjoying this thread.

A.alnakkas · 17th October 2015, 09:03 PM

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So many very nice old saifs. I am really enjoying this thread.

The maker of those supposedly died either in the 60's or the 70's I am not sure. And not sure if he died of old age.

17th October 2015, 06:10 PM	#5
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Its made by the same guy who made this one :-) Attached Images

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Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 991	So many very nice old saifs. So many very nice old saifs. I am really enjoying this thread.

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16th October 2015, 10:33 PM	#1
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	With regards to the quillon ring and the one usually find on the pommel, sometimes it can be mismatched, with quillons having a ring and the pommel without. This is due to quillons made from casting silver that is then polished into shape. Also, the reuse of old parts is possible, although the only living maker I contacted did not mention any of that and his creations are all consistent.

17th October 2015, 06:09 PM	#4
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Looks like the name of the owner. Nayef ibn AbdulAziz.. a common name in the region so hard to know who. As for the stub on the pommel, that actually not the place for the ring, that usually holds a stone.