When dream become reality "Kilij-Pala"

[ALEX]

Dom,
Mabrook (Congratulations). it's a nice looking sword. I do not think it's Turkish Ribbon, it seems laminated. The locket is partly etched, which is unusual for scabbards. The scabbard in my opinion is later to the blade.
BTW, it looks perfect on your table and fits well among other objects:-)

[Atlantia]

Looks fabulous Dom!
I've always wanted one of those myself, so hearty congratulations!

[A.alnakkas]

Alf mabrouk Dom! This is indeed a very excellent Pala.

Add me to the list of those who wish to own a Pala

[A.alnakkas]

Alf mabrouk Dom! This is indeed a very excellent Pala.

Add me to the list of those who wish to own a Pala

[Battara]

LIke the pala. Would you show pictures of the saif please?

[Dom]

Originally Posted by Battara

LIke the pala. Would you show pictures of the saif please?

Hi Battara
I presented my "sayf" sometime ago,
here we are with pleasure
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=Jeddah

best regards

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Dom

[Dom]

Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

Alf mabrouk Dom! This is indeed a very excellent Pala.

Add me to the list of those who wish to own a Pala

choukhane, Allah ya Barifik,
Inch'Allah 7elmak yata7akak.

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Dom

[Dom]

Originally Posted by ALEX

Dom,
Mabrook (Congratulations). it's a nice looking sword. I do not think it's Turkish Ribbon, it seems laminated. The locket is partly etched, which is unusual for scabbards. The scabbard in my opinion is later to the blade.
BTW, it looks perfect on your table and fits well among other objects:-)

Good evening Alex
Thanks for compliments, and appreciations
I'll take on my account your comment about the type of steel for the blade
may be the scabbard is newest than the blade, but at that moment the hilt also ...
the decor for;
- the hilt
- the locket
- bottom tip
is exactly identical ... judge by yourself ... what should be my thought
and in the same time the leather has some scratches, apparently due to use, it's notartificially grown old

by the way, what you call a "table" is the top of a ... gothic chest of 15th century .. LOL

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Dom

[kahnjar1]

Beautiful piece/s Dom. Thanks for sharing.

[Zifir]

Hi Dom,
Is it possible to get more clearer pictures for writings, I have read them partially, but in the pictures there are some blurred areas and I have difficulty reading them.

[Dom]

Originally Posted by Zifir

Hi Dom,
Is it possible to get more clearer pictures for writings, I have read them partially,
but in the pictures there are some blurred areas and I have difficulty reading them.

Hi Zifir
very please to read you
are you talking about this pic ... only ?


or about; the part etched (locket) of the scabbard ?

I think to redo all, using the inversion of "positive/negative"
may be ... will have a better reading, I will try

by the way Zifir, your appreciations, and review I do not beg for a compliment ...
but I should like to know your thought after the question lift-up by Alex, concerning the scabbard ...
new one, or ?? .. cheated ? I mean ... Indian copy ?,
and by extension the hilt ... since the decor is similar
did you already saw some scabbard with locket partly etched ??

in every way I am "crazy" from my "Pala"
whatever what I can learn about it
but I like to know the true ... to don't die ... stupid
with "our" best souvenir, my Friend

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Dom

[A.alnakkas]

I think its very similar to syrian work. i wouldnt be too bothered, Dom its very good and its not bad if blades are refurbished properly

[ALEX]

Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

I think its very similar to syrian work. i wouldnt be too bothered, Dom its very good and its not bad if blades are refurbished properly

Agree on all points. The work indeed resembles Syrian. The flowers with dot-like petals, rolling bands and smaller dots in the background is very Syrian, as on attached example of late last Century Syrian work. and another pix is of 19th C work just for comparison.
It is done properly, Dom. and the Pala looks great overall. I also agree that all parts are matching. The leather and stitching are old(er). As in any proper restoration, the fittings would be made to fit the profile. Great sword indeed!

[Dom]

Originally Posted by Zifir

Is it possible to get more clearer pictures for writings ...snip... I have difficulty reading them.

Originally Posted by Dom

I think to redo all, using the inversion of "positive/negative"
may be ... will have a better reading, I will try

Good Day ZifirI
I tried the color inversion, but no interresting result
in a first time, I presente you, after have acted on color contrast, tell me ??

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Dom