Is this a common Arab Saif ?

fernando · 18th March 2018, 06:56 PM

I have travelled a couple hundred Kilometers to convince a guy to sell me a basket hilt sword from his collection and came back with this item, instead; not even my collecting area. I know it doesn't make sense but ... i found it appealing

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So far as i have read this is a South Arabian Saif, hoping it has some age, like mid 19th century ?. Handle and scabbard in silver, fully decorated. The one fullered slightly curved blade is rather strong, with its 39 mm. width, 6 mm. thickness and 69 cm. length.
The langets are a bit twisted (more one than the other) but i will have the local silver smith to straight them up.
Would you Gentlemen care to add your comments on this sword ?

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18th March 2018, 06:56 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,641	Is this a common Arab Saif ? I have travelled a couple hundred Kilometers to convince a guy to sell me a basket hilt sword from his collection and came back with this item, instead; not even my collecting area. I know it doesn't make sense but ... i found it appealing . So far as i have read this is a South Arabian Saif, hoping it has some age, like mid 19th century ?. Handle and scabbard in silver, fully decorated. The one fullered slightly curved blade is rather strong, with its 39 mm. width, 6 mm. thickness and 69 cm. length. The langets are a bit twisted (more one than the other) but i will have the local silver smith to straight them up. Would you Gentlemen care to add your comments on this sword ? . Attached Images