Interesting Flyssa

Emanuel · 10th April 2007, 07:07 PM

Hi David,
Thanks a lot the link, the whole site is very informative on the Kabyles, and the French is not a problem. I already acquired the treatise by Camille Lacoste-Desjardins "Sabres Kabyles". It is the most comprehensive and complete work on so subject that I could find. Quite extensive, and it is the principle source for the website you linked, and that of Pierre-Louis Cavaillé: http://blade.japet.com/flissa1.htm

I've been studying it for a while, and it could do with some updating. One area requiring further research revolves around an ancient stele depicting a warrior with a flyssa-like weapon in hand. I am currently looking through archaeological reports from diggs in Algeria, hoping to find some remains of pre-1800 Kabyle weapons. No luck yet, but there is a lot of info which leads me to continue questioning some of the assumptions presently held about the flyssa and the Kabyles.

If you're interested, I could provide you with a copy of it. It is in French though and you'd have to spend a lot of time with translator bots.

In the future I plan to invest a lot more time into this research and perhaps publish some modest work of my own

stay tuned my friend

All the best,
Emanuel

katana · 10th April 2007, 10:11 PM

Hi Emanuel,
sorry there was no new info

But when I found it ...you were the guy I thought of.....I don't think it's much of a secret how much you like Flyssa's

Please, when you get the chance, send me a copy.....my French is poor....but good enough that I can order a beer in France

If you do get to publish your work and would like it in PDF format.... I'm sure I can help....I have the necessary 'professional' PDF software but not the 'expertise'....but I'm sure I could 'muddle through' and do a good job.

Regards David

ward · 10th April 2007, 10:22 PM

Hello

Where can I get that article about flyssas

thx

Ward

Emanuel · 10th April 2007, 10:23 PM

Haaha thanks David!

I am indeed quite obsessed with this sword, even if I've never held one. Article coming up, and thanks for the offer

Emanuel

10th April 2007, 07:07 PM	#1
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hi David, Thanks a lot the link, the whole site is very informative on the Kabyles, and the French is not a problem. I already acquired the treatise by Camille Lacoste-Desjardins "Sabres Kabyles". It is the most comprehensive and complete work on so subject that I could find. Quite extensive, and it is the principle source for the website you linked, and that of Pierre-Louis Cavaillé: http://blade.japet.com/flissa1.htm I've been studying it for a while, and it could do with some updating. One area requiring further research revolves around an ancient stele depicting a warrior with a flyssa-like weapon in hand. I am currently looking through archaeological reports from diggs in Algeria, hoping to find some remains of pre-1800 Kabyle weapons. No luck yet, but there is a lot of info which leads me to continue questioning some of the assumptions presently held about the flyssa and the Kabyles. If you're interested, I could provide you with a copy of it. It is in French though and you'd have to spend a lot of time with translator bots. In the future I plan to invest a lot more time into this research and perhaps publish some modest work of my own stay tuned my friend All the best, Emanuel Last edited by Manolo; 10th April 2007 at 10:07 PM. Reason: typo

10th April 2007, 10:11 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Emanuel, sorry there was no new info But when I found it ...you were the guy I thought of.....I don't think it's much of a secret how much you like Flyssa's Please, when you get the chance, send me a copy.....my French is poor....but good enough that I can order a beer in France If you do get to publish your work and would like it in PDF format.... I'm sure I can help....I have the necessary 'professional' PDF software but not the 'expertise'....but I'm sure I could 'muddle through' and do a good job. Regards David

10th April 2007, 10:22 PM	#3
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	Hello Where can I get that article about flyssas thx Ward

10th April 2007, 10:23 PM	#4
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Haaha thanks David! I am indeed quite obsessed with this sword, even if I've never held one. Article coming up, and thanks for the offer Emanuel