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4th June 2025, 05:52 AM
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It is a contentious topic Jim, and I completely disagree with you on the cylindrical hilt swords, as I am sure you know well by now. I will leave it at that.
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4th June 2025, 03:54 PM
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 I of course remember, and was hesitant as I placed my notes, as the contentious situation with these has remained so, and very much unresolved. Knowing that you have researched these for as many years as I, perhaps even more, I think there is room for equitable explanation as there is no edged weapon I know of produced soundly with solid components that cannot be used in various circumstances. Grateful for the gracious response, I will also leave it there as well. |
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18th June 2025, 03:47 AM
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In post 66, on the right, this is not actually a kitara, which was an Omani hilt of cylindrical form, but with curved cavalry blade, usually German.
This example is of course Manding, this one if I recall was from Ouangdougou, Burkina Faso. In many cases curved cavalry blades in the Sahara ended up with takouba hilts, then regarded as 'alguinar'. |
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23rd June 2025, 01:17 AM
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Regards, Peter Hudson.
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23rd June 2025, 01:55 AM
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