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Old 17th July 2006, 07:54 PM   #2
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Ahlan w'sahlan ya akhina al Kuwaiti,

This form of saber is based on the Ottoman karabela but is actually Arab urban work of the mid-late 19th century. You can find a good discussion of the type in Elgood, Arabian Arms and Armour.

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