Similarities in design between Afghan axes and Musandam/Jerrs axes

[A.alnakkas]

Pakistani and even Afghan craftsmen work in Oman and other Gulf states. They effected the production of the Baishak, the yerz and the khusa knife.

From what can be seen of early yerz examples they tend not to have the brass or copper inlay but there could be exceptions. Baluchs also effected Omani craftsmanship a lot.

[Peter Hudson]

Yes there are many Baluch people in the region and it can be seen at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=bALUCH+oMAN how important these were regarding the Mercenaries on The Zanj coast and up until very recently throughout Oman. Peter Hudson.