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ariel · 10th February 2007, 09:07 PM

Berber swords are classically characterised by 2 features:
1. pierced handle
2. reverse tip
Like that:
http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=91
Sometimes, one feature may be different, but when both are absent, I would look for the origin of this sword somewhere else.

10th February 2007, 09:07 PM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Berber swords are classically characterised by 2 features: 1. pierced handle 2. reverse tip Like that: http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=91 Sometimes, one feature may be different, but when both are absent, I would look for the origin of this sword somewhere else.