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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 10:57 AM
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A.alnakkas
Lovely thread. My computer is not working so I...Lovely thread. My computer is not working so I cannot share images but the shibriya with the fullered blade is the 4th I’ve seen with such a blade. One in my collection dates to 1228 hijri with a... |
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18th January 2021, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 4
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16th November 2020, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 885
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A.alnakkas
4- Sindh (?) sword with probably one of the best...4- Sindh (?) sword with probably one of the best laminated blades I've come across. No forge flaws or cracks, with lamination consistently showing through out the blade. Signed in gold, with what... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
16th November 2020, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 885
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3- North (?) Indian tulwar with a nice, probably...3- North (?) Indian tulwar with a nice, probably pattern welded blade with a high polish. Folding marks show on it and its quite sharp. Big handle. Quite clean. Minor movement in the handle. Comes... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
16th November 2020, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 885
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2- Large tulwar with what I think is a European...2- Large tulwar with what I think is a European blade. Well made blade, great fuller work. Handle is large as well, with worn out silver sheet. 600$ |
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Forum: Swap Forum
16th November 2020, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 885
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A.alnakkas
Swords For SaleUp for sale is 4 swords, Indian items. I ship using fedex (costs 60 to 100 usd depending on item) Payment: bank transfer. Contact: Forum's private message or my email if you know it... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd September 2020, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,524
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A.alnakkas
From the information I collected he did not have...From the information I collected he did not have an apprentice. Sadly the craft in this family died out with this generation. Their descendants that I know personally have lost interest in it. Now... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2020, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,524
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Hey, did you check the back of the handle as...Hey, did you check the back of the handle as well? Here is mine. Yours is the first of his work that I see unsigned. Even his white metal ones are signed too. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2020, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,524
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A.alnakkas
Check the top of the handle you’ll likely find a...Check the top of the handle you’ll likely find a name. The craftsmanship is that of Ali ibn Bani and he signs the top of the handles or the back of the scabbards. But its his work. Good piece,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st September 2020, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,153
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A.alnakkas
Hey Rick,
I cant understand but I can...Hey Rick, I cant understand but I can transliterate I think it says عالمكمرث or عالمكرث |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th August 2020, 04:36 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th July 2019, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,838
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A.alnakkas
Hey Eytan,
We discussed this before if I...Hey Eytan, We discussed this before if I remember correctly. I still lean towards an Iraqi attribution. But yes, could also be Syrian. Also, its really worth it to work on the blade. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th June 2019, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,387
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A.alnakkas
An authentic Yemeni sword. Of lower quality iron...An authentic Yemeni sword. Of lower quality iron mounts but with a good trade blade and what looks like a solid hilt. These are readily available compared to the other ones with finer and older... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th June 2019, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,454
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A.alnakkas
I understand and know the type of swords that are...I understand and know the type of swords that are confused with this blade. Still, the declaration that this blade is "crap" was bewildering. Obviously this sword has been in the hands of a restorer... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th June 2019, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,454
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A.alnakkas
Well done! could etch even better. Pattern looks...Well done! could etch even better. Pattern looks Persian? I am no expert in identifying patterns but definitely well made. Inscriptions are odd. If you can send better photos I will try to read.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2019, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,454
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A.alnakkas
Well, last images do show a tight wootz pattern....Well, last images do show a tight wootz pattern. I know the swords you are talking about, this one is not one of them. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2019, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,454
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A.alnakkas
Last image looks like wootz, not scratches. But...Last image looks like wootz, not scratches. But worth working on it! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2019, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,454
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A.alnakkas
Gold looks a lot better than the modern stuff so...Gold looks a lot better than the modern stuff so I am not sure. Polish a small area and etch? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th June 2019, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,454
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A.alnakkas
Hello,
Can you take better photos of the steel?...Hello, Can you take better photos of the steel? Syrians make blades that look great but those blades tend to be crowbar heavy. A pattern can tell a lot. Tang is definitely new but that is ok. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd June 2019, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,406
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Glad you got this one, Eytan.
Few things to...Glad you got this one, Eytan. Few things to consider. There are pictures of Palestinian bedouins with such daggers. It wasn't just shibriyas. Perhaps the answer could be in comparison with sword... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th May 2019, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,005
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A.alnakkas
well done. Good dagger. Hilt is definitely Rhino....well done. Good dagger. Hilt is definitely Rhino. As for the inscription. I recognize it even though it is hard to read. It is work of Abdullah AlDajani. The workshop is still around in AlHasa, and... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st May 2019, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,005
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st May 2019, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,005
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A.alnakkas
Your dagger is 100% Saudi. Made in AlAhsa region,...Your dagger is 100% Saudi. Made in AlAhsa region, likely by alDajani family. Others made these daggers but this is their trademark craftsmanship. The blade is locally made, generally fitted on... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th March 2019, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,927
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While I agree in general with this assessment;...While I agree in general with this assessment; the majdali dagger to begin with is not really only a majdali dagger. Production through out Syria produce different styles, some in De'raa and... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th March 2019, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,927
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A.alnakkas
Nope. The style is specific to Jezzine, southern...Nope. The style is specific to Jezzine, southern Lebanon. Has nothing to do with Majdalshams. Scabbard is likely done in Damascus or.... Beirut. |
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