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Old 12th January 2009, 08:22 PM   #1
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... These local versions of the blades are I believe termed 'masri'...
"Masri" means "Egyptian" in Arabic.
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Old 15th January 2009, 01:59 AM   #2
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"Masri" means "Egyptian" in Arabic.
Thanks Alex, that makes perfect sense as they are noted in the reference as 'made in the north'. It is curious to know what sword making center in Egyptian areas might be producing these takouba blades.

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