A tale around a solid silver sword guard

Battara · 2nd March 2008, 02:18 AM

Very nice saif!

Jim McDougall · 2nd March 2008, 02:42 AM

WOW! very well done Dom, that is indeed a beautiful Hadhrami sabre! It is interesting that these often had the scabbards made separately, just as you have done with this example. So in effect you are following a long standing tradition.
It always makes me happy to see these old warriors saved.Thank you Dom.
All the best,
Jim

ALEX · 2nd March 2008, 11:23 AM

I second Jim's feelings... especially when the tradition is followed in a most professional manner and by an artist from multi-generation Damascus swordsmith family. Great sword and even greater story, Dom!!!

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2nd March 2008, 02:18 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Very nice saif!

2nd March 2008, 02:42 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	WOW! very well done Dom, that is indeed a beautiful Hadhrami sabre! It is interesting that these often had the scabbards made separately, just as you have done with this example. So in effect you are following a long standing tradition. It always makes me happy to see these old warriors saved.Thank you Dom. All the best, Jim

2nd March 2008, 11:23 AM	#3
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	I second Jim's feelings... especially when the tradition is followed in a most professional manner and by an artist from multi-generation Damascus swordsmith family. Great sword and even greater story, Dom!!!