Is this a common Arab Saif ?

TVV · 21st March 2018, 08:42 PM

We probably should, starting with the question - do you think the blade is original to the mounts? We know there were a lot of Ethiopian swords imported in Yemen for the rhino horn hilts, with the blades then mounted with a variety of hilts and re-sold.

Kubur · 21st March 2018, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TVV

We probably should, starting with the question - do you think the blade is original to the mounts? We know there were a lot of Ethiopian swords imported in Yemen for the rhino horn hilts, with the blades then mounted with a variety of hilts and re-sold.

That's the whole point Theodor, an Ethiopian blade on a Yemeni Sword...
I'm very happy with that...

Martin Lubojacky · 22nd March 2018, 09:39 AM

I think you have bought extra-piece of its kind Fernando. Congratulations.
I hope I may add picture of the similar sword I bought years ago from Artzi, to your thread. I think my blade was made in Arab country - there is some mark like "V" on it. Unfortunately I have only old photos on flash disc with me (on the top of it in a group with another sabres, - I can make another pictures/closeups - but in July earliest).
I think your blade is not chromed. Could possibly be nickeled. (But maybe also only highly polished.)

fernando · 22nd March 2018, 06:13 PM

I am extremely pleased i was not counting with such contribution from all of you Gentlemen.
May i add that:
I understand when Kubur says that there is a consistency between (the decoration of) hilts and scabbards.
And may i say that, definitely the blade is not chromed or nickled, but highly polished. I take it that my jeweler friend and the silver smith we went to straighten up the hilt langet would have noticed that. The first confirmed this morning that the blade is polished and the second has discussed with me the methods to "unpolish" it ...not to "unchrome" it.

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fernando · 22nd March 2018, 06:16 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Martin. What a nice set of swords you got there

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Martin Lubojacky · 22nd March 2018, 09:16 PM

Fernando, I would also be interested in some good "unpolishing methods". Maybe fine pemza powder mixed with oil or water ?

Tatyana Dianova · 23rd March 2018, 09:51 AM

Fernando: it is not a common Arabian Saif, but one of the best Saifs I have ever seen! A great sword, congratulations!
I would like to add my humble example to the thread since this thread shows many reference examples. What makes it specially interesting is a blade with yelman.
You may try for "unpolishing" a very fine sandpaper with 2000 grit or a 0000 steel wool.

22nd March 2018, 09:39 AM	#3
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 843	I think you have bought extra-piece of its kind Fernando. Congratulations. I hope I may add picture of the similar sword I bought years ago from Artzi, to your thread. I think my blade was made in Arab country - there is some mark like "V" on it. Unfortunately I have only old photos on flash disc with me (on the top of it in a group with another sabres, - I can make another pictures/closeups - but in July earliest). I think your blade is not chromed. Could possibly be nickeled. (But maybe also only highly polished.) Attached Images

22nd March 2018, 06:13 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I am extremely pleased i was not counting with such contribution from all of you Gentlemen. May i add that: I understand when Kubur says that there is a consistency between (the decoration of) hilts and scabbards. And may i say that, definitely the blade is not chromed or nickled, but highly polished. I take it that my jeweler friend and the silver smith we went to straighten up the hilt langet would have noticed that. The first confirmed this morning that the blade is polished and the second has discussed with me the methods to "unpolish" it ...not to "unchrome" it. . Attached Images

23rd March 2018, 09:51 AM	#7
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 736	Fernando: it is not a common Arabian Saif, but one of the best Saifs I have ever seen! A great sword, congratulations! I would like to add my humble example to the thread since this thread shows many reference examples. What makes it specially interesting is a blade with yelman. You may try for "unpolishing" a very fine sandpaper with 2000 grit or a 0000 steel wool. Attached Images

21st March 2018, 08:42 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,664	We probably should, starting with the question - do you think the blade is original to the mounts? We know there were a lot of Ethiopian swords imported in Yemen for the rhino horn hilts, with the blades then mounted with a variety of hilts and re-sold.

22nd March 2018, 06:16 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you for your kind words, Martin. What a nice set of swords you got there .

22nd March 2018, 09:16 PM	#6
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 843	Fernando, I would also be interested in some good "unpolishing methods". Maybe fine pemza powder mixed with oil or water ?