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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2006, 11:15 PM
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Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Interesting sword Ariel, would be interested to...

Interesting sword Ariel, would be interested to see what this turns out to be.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,330
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
The tulwar in the first pic looks like a real...

The tulwar in the first pic looks like a real deal, for under 20 GBP thats a steal! The tulwar in the last pic however, seems to be of muntion grade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,126
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
I too, though that these swords were somewhat...

I too, though that these swords were somewhat related to high quality yemeni blades, paramount according to Al-Kindi, but still these marks are found northern arabian sabers, syrian swords, and as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2006, 01:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,126
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Golden Dots...

Hi,

I bring up the issue of these small golden dots found on early pre-islamic swords, and early islamic ones. I have only seen these dots explained very briefly in Dr.Uncal Yucel's "Islamic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,092
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Nice piece, definitely authentic. I dont think...

Nice piece, definitely authentic. I dont think its watered steel though, some surface inactive rust which looks like watering. Still, a beautiful piece. A "Gambiya", as the Yemenis call them.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,319
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Well its hard to read, but I think it says "Ya...

Well its hard to read, but I think it says "Ya Rab Nasruka Wa Rithak", "God we seek your aid and acceptance". The etching is very dulled out if you know what I mean, its hard to read the letters.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,319
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Sanat means year of, which is etched...

Sanat means year of, which is etched calligraphically under the numbers of 1298. It is different from "sunnat", which means the legacy of.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2006, 12:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,319
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
No Tim, the side which you thought is to read "in...

No Tim, the side which you thought is to read "in the name of god....." is the side that says "Al-Khartoum Sanat 1298", I need a better pic of the other side of the forte to be able to read whats...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2006, 12:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,319
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
What I see here seems to be no more than...

What I see here seems to be no more than scribbles, I cant make anything out. Maybe someone else can?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,675
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Hello, These are arabic letters but the...

Hello,

These are arabic letters but the language is not arabic, probaby pashtun. I can read the word "faan".
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2006, 10:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,319
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
I cant really read it, I need a larger/closer pic.

I cant really read it, I need a larger/closer pic.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2006, 11:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,319
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Hello Tim, That part of the sword reads "...

Hello Tim,

That part of the sword reads " Al-Khartoum Sanat 1298", not "In the name of god, the most beneficent, the most merciful" in arabic. I agree with you, this does not seem to be a quality...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2006, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,078
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Sorry Rich, but I cant read that, the writing it...

Sorry Rich, but I cant read that, the writing it jumbled up, as well as I need a sharper and closer pic.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2006, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,078
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Hello Rich, What you have picked up here is...

Hello Rich,

What you have picked up here is a newly made Syrian khanjar. Nice silver koftegari work on it as well. I would label this as a tourist item, although a well made one. Please post...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 32,385
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Andrew, how about just creating one, non-academic...

Andrew, how about just creating one, non-academic pub. We currently have a few non weapon relaeted threads in the ethno-weapons forum which are off topic, but still, its fun to have these threads...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 32,385
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
I do not support the idea of splitting the forum...

I do not support the idea of splitting the forum up, and creating tens of sub-forums, the reason why this forum is so succesful is that it is well administrated and moderated as it is, and no "blocs"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2006, 05:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 32,385
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
I would also support this idea, we could weekly...

I would also support this idea, we could weekly discuss a new kind of weapon of a different culture and ethnic background, and this way, we forum members could enrich ourselves with knowledge on most...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 32,385
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
I second that thought, something like the "Thai...

I second that thought, something like the "Thai Weaponry group", "Arab Weaponry group", "Turkish Weaponry Group", "Japanese Weaponry Group", giving certain, well known members these traits and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 61,596
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Nice poll, Im 17

Nice poll, Im 17
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,488
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Hi, To me, that Takouba looks real, plus...

Hi,

To me, that Takouba looks real, plus with a very nice patina to the blade, just dont forget to clean that active rust from the blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2006, 02:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,691
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Nice insight Jim, very good post, as usual. As...

Nice insight Jim, very good post, as usual. As you found the dealers to be story tellers extraordinaire, Im going through this stage now, and expanding my personal library and increasing my visual...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,691
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
hehehe... I really do not know what to say, I...

hehehe... I really do not know what to say, I have no credibility anymore, as I am a pathological liar because of this 4 year long lie. :o

I wish to retain my former persona, "mark", in the minds...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2006, 11:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,691
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
Hello, Ive known vikingsword for a long...

Hello,

Ive known vikingsword for a long time, and Ive just joined, I already posted a few times, but I must say, Im very familiar with this forum, its moderators, and its members.

HINT: im the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2006, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,568
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
The hilt looks like a newly cast piece, the blade...

The hilt looks like a newly cast piece, the blade and scabbard both seem old though.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2006, 06:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,304
Posted By S.Al-Anizi
I agree, it does look like something thats lifted...

I agree, it does look like something thats lifted upwards using that ring on the top.
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