HELP to translate Ethiopian Shotel sword

ShakaAmaZulu · 8th April 2022, 04:17 PM

Hello,

Thanks to help to translate Ethiopian words on the blade of this Shotel sword.

Under the hilt, on the blade there's "Kassabian" (It could be the name of the owner), then 3 Ethiopian letters and words then Ethiopian & regiment coat of arms ?
On the other side there's a 6 branch star.

ariel · 8th April 2022, 08:04 PM

A lot of imported weapon dealers in Ethiopia were Armenians. I have encountered several other Armenian names on British-made blades. I am sure Kassabian was one of them.
As to the Ethiopian inscription.... I am useless:-(((
Sorry.

Martin Lubojacky · 9th April 2022, 09:35 AM

These "Ethiopian inscriptions" used to be mostly in the liturgical language gi 'iz (not modern Amharic language), and the main inscription often used to be something like: "And Ethiopia raises its hands to heaven." Unfortunately, I do not speak Gi´iz.
Best,
Martin

ariel · 9th April 2022, 12:23 PM

Six-branched star ( Magen David in Hebrew or Star of Solomon in Islam) was a hallmark of Wilkinson Swords since 1905.

roanoa · 25th April 2022, 02:43 AM

The Star of David and the proof mark from British blades are not the same. The designs are different. In the Star of David the two triangles that form it are intertwined. In the proof star they are not.
The "proof" star was used by several blade makers and it was not exclusive to Wilkinson. I am told that the triangle is the strongest geometrical form and that the use of two triangles implies that the blade is VERY strong.
I have the same blade (by the way, it's a GORADE not a SHOTEL) and I have not been able to get a good translation, but it seems that it simply means MADE FROM THE BEST STEEL.

8th April 2022, 04:17 PM	#1
ShakaAmaZulu Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Paris, France Posts: 14	HELP to translate Ethiopian Shotel sword Hello, Thanks to help to translate Ethiopian words on the blade of this Shotel sword. Under the hilt, on the blade there's "Kassabian" (It could be the name of the owner), then 3 Ethiopian letters and words then Ethiopian & regiment coat of arms ? On the other side there's a 6 branch star. Attached Images

8th April 2022, 08:04 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	A lot of imported weapon dealers in Ethiopia were Armenians. I have encountered several other Armenian names on British-made blades. I am sure Kassabian was one of them. As to the Ethiopian inscription.... I am useless:-((( Sorry.

9th April 2022, 09:35 AM	#3
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 836	These "Ethiopian inscriptions" used to be mostly in the liturgical language gi 'iz (not modern Amharic language), and the main inscription often used to be something like: "And Ethiopia raises its hands to heaven." Unfortunately, I do not speak Gi´iz. Best, Martin

9th April 2022, 12:23 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Six-branched star ( Magen David in Hebrew or Star of Solomon in Islam) was a hallmark of Wilkinson Swords since 1905.

25th April 2022, 02:43 AM	#5
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 230	The Star of David and the proof mark from British blades are not the same. The designs are different. In the Star of David the two triangles that form it are intertwined. In the proof star they are not. The "proof" star was used by several blade makers and it was not exclusive to Wilkinson. I am told that the triangle is the strongest geometrical form and that the use of two triangles implies that the blade is VERY strong. I have the same blade (by the way, it's a GORADE not a SHOTEL) and I have not been able to get a good translation, but it seems that it simply means MADE FROM THE BEST STEEL.