Zanzibar/Yemen Saif with an Ethiopian Blade

TVV · 13th March 2009, 08:17 PM

Jim, my last question was asked in a jovial manner, but I believe I understand what you mean. The fun part about etnographic weapons is that unlike standard military issue items, we often deal with unique swords and daggers, often compiled from culturally diverse components.

I recall you have commented in the past that in our study of etnographic swords, the hilt is the most important element in determining the culture/ethnicity to which an item belongs. Based on this, I find your answer to be as precise as it gets.

Many thanks to you and everyone else who dropped comments in this thread. The collective knowledge in this forum is simply remarkable.

Regards,
Teodor

Jim McDougall · 13th March 2009, 08:50 PM

You're very welcome Teodor, and my thanks to you for sharing this weapon here. The collective knowledge here is indeed remarkable, and all the more so with contributions such as yours enabling us to learn together!!

I meant my response in kind, as I know some (?) of my posts get kinda long. ....but what is a guy sittin in the woods out in the middle of Texas in a Winnebago supposed to do?!! so I write

.....a lot!!!!

All the best,
Jim

13th March 2009, 08:17 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,666	Jim, my last question was asked in a jovial manner, but I believe I understand what you mean. The fun part about etnographic weapons is that unlike standard military issue items, we often deal with unique swords and daggers, often compiled from culturally diverse components. I recall you have commented in the past that in our study of etnographic swords, the hilt is the most important element in determining the culture/ethnicity to which an item belongs. Based on this, I find your answer to be as precise as it gets. Many thanks to you and everyone else who dropped comments in this thread. The collective knowledge in this forum is simply remarkable. Regards, Teodor

13th March 2009, 08:50 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,454	You're very welcome Teodor, and my thanks to you for sharing this weapon here. The collective knowledge here is indeed remarkable, and all the more so with contributions such as yours enabling us to learn together!! I meant my response in kind, as I know some (?) of my posts get kinda long. ....but what is a guy sittin in the woods out in the middle of Texas in a Winnebago supposed to do?!! so I write .....a lot!!!! All the best, Jim