"jaws" or " eyelashes" markings on Arabian/Indian blades

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by ariel

We are all familiar with these famous Genoese markings. They were widely exported to the "Orient" In the 19th century, and Daghestani masters from Amuzgi started exporting them with their identical ( imitated) marking, locally known as Gurda ( Gorda), to the Arab world ( as per Elgood). We still see them there occasionally. They were also popular in India ( origin of import unknown to me).

My question: was there any specific name for this brand in Aravia and India? Did not only Daghestani blades, but their local name as well, i.e. Gurda, appear in the countries of destination?
Many thanks for any info.

Salaams Ariel, As always with weapons of this region I advise caution since the marks which are described throughout Forum variously as Gurda, Eyelash, Sickle, Hogs Back are usually struck locally as has been my experience with most other blade marks on Omani swords. For a Red Sea/Arabian hogs back example see #1 at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=hogs+back
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.