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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2005, 02:19 PM
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Views: 286,222
Posted By M.carter
Yeah, Ghassan Massoud was an excellent actor for...

Yeah, Ghassan Massoud was an excellent actor for this character I liked his stare when they were bombarding Jerusalem at night.

About that Duel in the beginning, that seemed so real! I felt that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2005, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,855
Posted By M.carter
Yeah the Omani kattaras do resemble these swords,...

Yeah the Omani kattaras do resemble these swords, but the ones that look almost identical are the ones I mentioned in the book "Islamic swords and swordsmiths".
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2005, 03:49 PM
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Views: 14,855
Posted By M.carter
Hello Michael, you are strating now a VEERRRRY...

Hello Michael, you are strating now a VEERRRRY unique and rare collection, as these two swords are the only ones Ive seen in books, the net, and my trips around the Middle East.

EDIT: Havent you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2005, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,855
Posted By M.carter
This sword is arab, Yemeni. There was a similar...

This sword is arab, Yemeni. There was a similar sword posted on SFI a while ago. Unfortunately, no one knew anything of these swords.

SFI Sword...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2005, 01:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,249
Posted By M.carter
Eftihis, look closely, the last digit you are...

Eftihis, look closely, the last digit you are reading "1" is not a one. Thats a "3" in arabic, with that three point horizontal squibble on its top left, thats one digit.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2005, 07:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,249
Posted By M.carter
Sorry guys for the very late reply, but my DSL...

Sorry guys for the very late reply, but my DSL wasnt working for five days in a row, and no other source for internet.Anyway, that date definetly reads 1035, but I really dont no what that is in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2005, 01:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,249
Posted By M.carter
This is certainly an arab calendar, as these...

This is certainly an arab calendar, as these style of weapons did not exist in the 12th century AD.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2005, 07:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,249
Posted By M.carter
You're always welcome Andrew ;)

You're always welcome Andrew ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2005, 03:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,249
Posted By M.carter
Very Probable Mark, as there is a large Suffi...

Very Probable Mark, as there is a large Suffi population in Syria and that region.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2005, 02:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,249
Posted By M.carter
Eftihis, if you can provide us with a closer,...

Eftihis, if you can provide us with a closer, higher resolution pic of the indicated part of the inscription below, maybe I can read the date of this sword and when it was made.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2005, 01:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,249
Posted By M.carter
The inscription between the two hangers reads...

The inscription between the two hangers reads "Jum'a Saleem Al-Shinyoora". Probably the owners name.

You can also see the Ottoman Crescent and Star sign on the hook pommel.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2005, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,493
Posted By M.carter
I would have to disagree with you Jeff. I think...

I would have to disagree with you Jeff. I think the wootz is of typical syrian 'sham' wootz, but this time with a high contrast. I agree with rick on his points. The scabbard is totally Persian, so...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2005, 01:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,249
Posted By M.carter
Hello Eftihis, This sword is indeed syrian,...

Hello Eftihis,

This sword is indeed syrian, typical syrian hilt, crossguard and scabbard, but the blade looks weird. Syrian blades do not have these types of strongly acute tips. I can read most...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2005, 07:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 30,730
Posted By M.carter
There are excellent blades to be found in...

There are excellent blades to be found in Janadriya. Swordsmiths come from all Saudi arabia to Janadriya during this festival and produce excellent swords and Jambiyas (as cultural heritage).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2005, 04:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 30,730
Posted By M.carter
It may or may not be from abha, im not sure. Have...

It may or may not be from abha, im not sure. Have you ever heard of the annual Janadriya festival?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2005, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 30,730
Posted By M.carter
Yeah, exporting (even importting sometimes) is a...

Yeah, exporting (even importting sometimes) is a real pain in some ME (UAE an exception). I always wanted to buy the AT1518 but that would not be allowed in the country im in. Any sharp objects,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2005, 01:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 30,730
Posted By M.carter
Hello, My sword has the same adhesive that...

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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2005, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 30,730
Posted By M.carter
Hello Eftihis, Your sword seems almost...

Hello Eftihis,

Your sword seems almost identical to mine (http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=46439&perpage=25&pagenumber=1)! Although mine seems to be fairly new (the scabbard...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st January 2005, 08:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,157
Posted By M.carter
Hello Rick, What you have here is bedouin...

Hello Rick,

What you have here is bedouin weaving, Sadu. This was used in making tents, saddles, pillows and many other stuff. Just Google image search 'Sadu Weaving'.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2005, 10:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 30,475
Posted By M.carter
I do have a pic of Ibn Saud's sword, but its too...

I do have a pic of Ibn Saud's sword, but its too tiny to post anyway. As for that Yataghan, while I hate Yataghans, I would say THAT is what I call a royal sword.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2005, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,340
Posted By M.carter
Nope, that is arabian letters in Farsi...

Nope, that is arabian letters in Farsi calligraphy, not Ta'liq.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2005, 10:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 38,697
Posted By M.carter
My Beliefs might be absolutely wrong, they might...

My Beliefs might be absolutely wrong, they might seem crazy to others. No one can absolutely sure that these swords might have been the property of their alleged owners, but why not? I mean we do not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2005, 01:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 38,697
Posted By M.carter
Actually, of those nine swords, I have these...

Actually, of those nine swords, I have these beliefs,

The alleged "thulfiqar' is a fake. The 'Al-Battar' belongs to King David, not Mohammed. The 'Al-Ma'Thur' I believe is the real one that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2005, 03:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 38,697
Posted By M.carter
Yes but Mecca was independant in rule from the...

Yes but Mecca was independant in rule from the Ottomans, the Bani Hashim (Sharifs) ruled it since the fall of the Abbasid Empire until Ibn Saud banished Sharif Hussein from Mecca, but that still...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2005, 12:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 38,697
Posted By M.carter
Thanks Andrew, Jim for the warm welcome. ...

Thanks Andrew, Jim for the warm welcome.

Unfortunately no Andrew, I havent had the opportunity to go see those swords in Topkapi, but I shall look to it that I make a trip there, I always wonder...
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