Caveat emptor!!!

ariel · 22nd May 2006, 04:30 AM

All the fittings are completely intact, with nary a scratch Their execution is rather crude, not compatible with old blades and way lower in quality than the original repousse techniques. The enamel is garish. Compare it to the examples in Figiel's collection catalogue.
Just for the fun of it, look at:

http://syriangate.com/swords.htm

They have multiple examples of new swords, combinations of old blades/new fittings etc.
The prices are way higher than what can be reasonably expected on e-bay.
Most of those go to Saudi Arabia or nearby. That is what we support by driving gas-guzzlers in these day and age.
Next time you need a car, think Scion or Smart. You can buy one of them for about the same price as a sword from the Damascus Souk.

22nd May 2006, 04:30 AM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	All the fittings are completely intact, with nary a scratch Their execution is rather crude, not compatible with old blades and way lower in quality than the original repousse techniques. The enamel is garish. Compare it to the examples in Figiel's collection catalogue. Just for the fun of it, look at: http://syriangate.com/swords.htm They have multiple examples of new swords, combinations of old blades/new fittings etc. The prices are way higher than what can be reasonably expected on e-bay. Most of those go to Saudi Arabia or nearby. That is what we support by driving gas-guzzlers in these day and age. Next time you need a car, think Scion or Smart. You can buy one of them for about the same price as a sword from the Damascus Souk.