Salaams Note ...To complete my overall view on this style and in reviewing similar blades to the basic project blades at #1 and similar are there relationships also connected to the blade style seen at
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...arabian+swords in the souk.
Naturally there are various solutions, though, it may be some time before a complete analysis presents itself. Until then I would advise the usual open mind and thorough research with the hope that conclusive evidence is presented.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.