Interesting Shibriya for comments

ariel · 27th June 2013, 01:04 PM

I doubt it is a true shibriya: their blades have pronounced angular bent. This one is curved, not bent.

A.alnakkas · 27th June 2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

I doubt it is a true shibriya: their blades have pronounced angular bent. This one is curved, not bent.

Not all shibriyas come with bent blades. There are different makers with different styles and the types are usually called according to the maker's family name. Dont know too much details but what makes a shibriya a shibriya is its size, not the shape of the blade.

Shibriya is a variation of the word Shibr which is a measuring method. Its the length between the spread index finger and the thumb.

Picture included of a Jordanian shibriya with a different type of blade.

BANTARU · 27th June 2013, 10:15 PM

A fine piece. The Hilt and Upper scabbard is definitely Saudi Style.

Though I prefer horn hilts to metal ones.

27th June 2013, 01:04 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I doubt it is a true shibriya: their blades have pronounced angular bent. This one is curved, not bent.

27th June 2013, 10:15 PM	#3
BANTARU Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 39	A fine piece. The Hilt and Upper scabbard is definitely Saudi Style. Though I prefer horn hilts to metal ones.