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Here are some additional images ... more to come...
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with still more to come...
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The last group of additional views; the chape has taken quite a beating over the years...
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Nice photography, Lee.
One observation I have collecting these, is that the ones with the bone hilts almost all have the same identical damage. Its always the bone breaking near the pommel cap, and the repairing is done by gluing (traditional) but when they open the pommel cap for repair, when they return it, they do not put the pin back.. or simply the pin is stuck in the tang and putting a new one is probably a hassle. |
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This is the damage I am speaking about. Note the cracks on the bone near the pommel caps.
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I am most grateful to A.alnakkas for having answered my questions about the mountings of this saif beyond my expectations and I look forward to his publishing his discoveries about the evolution of the saif.
Perhaps someone could help with interpretation of the blade inscription? |
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Hey Lee,
it says Nasrun min Allah wa fat'hun qareeb. (Victory from Allah and close conquest) The inscription is odd. Likely added later... Also, gulf 'saudi' swords are always with a high polish, even the wootz ones. Only collectors etch them, so likely this one was etched and the inscription added. |
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