Arabian sword, new or old? opinions please

derek · 5th April 2005, 03:43 AM

I found some of the blades I photographed in Dubai. Here they are. Almost all have "refurb" work done on them. some of it is obvious, others I would only know because the dealer let me into his world and told me. I'll throw in a few "Bablonian" fake statues as well. I also saw some fantastic authentic (and forged) coins. These guys are good. Better than we often realize.

derek · 5th April 2005, 04:30 AM

There is one sword I'm remembering that had scabbard work very similar to both of yours. I'm having trouble finding it, but I'll try and post. I remember that it was new work on the one I photographed.

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M.carter · 5th April 2005, 01:20 PM

Hello,

My sword has the same adhesive that Eftihis has got on his sword. Just to check how hard it was, I poked it with strong pressure with a needle, it did not go in, so I would say that would be fairly strong (although the hilt on mine is fixed with rivets, not just resin). I do not know exactly where my sword has been made, a Kuwaiti friend of mine gave it me as a gift, I asked him where in Arabia has it been made, he told me Abha. I'm pretty sure that my sword and Eftihi's came from the same 'source', as they are identical, except for the hilts. I can surely say that this sword is my favourite.

I also was browsing some local antiques shops, one of them had two more of these, except the ones he had had straight, plain blades.

5th April 2005, 03:43 AM	#1
derek Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215	I found some of the blades I photographed in Dubai. Here they are. Almost all have "refurb" work done on them. some of it is obvious, others I would only know because the dealer let me into his world and told me. I'll throw in a few "Bablonian" fake statues as well. I also saw some fantastic authentic (and forged) coins. These guys are good. Better than we often realize. Attached Images

5th April 2005, 04:30 AM	#2
derek Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215	There is one sword I'm remembering that had scabbard work very similar to both of yours. I'm having trouble finding it, but I'll try and post. I remember that it was new work on the one I photographed. -d

5th April 2005, 01:20 PM	#3
M.carter Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	Hello, My sword has the same adhesive that Eftihis has got on his sword. Just to check how hard it was, I poked it with strong pressure with a needle, it did not go in, so I would say that would be fairly strong (although the hilt on mine is fixed with rivets, not just resin). I do not know exactly where my sword has been made, a Kuwaiti friend of mine gave it me as a gift, I asked him where in Arabia has it been made, he told me Abha. I'm pretty sure that my sword and Eftihi's came from the same 'source', as they are identical, except for the hilts. I can surely say that this sword is my favourite. I also was browsing some local antiques shops, one of them had two more of these, except the ones he had had straight, plain blades.