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Old 15th January 2009, 01:59 AM   #13
Jim McDougall
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Originally Posted by ALEX
"Masri" means "Egyptian" in Arabic.
Thanks Alex, that makes perfect sense as they are noted in the reference as 'made in the north'. It is curious to know what sword making center in Egyptian areas might be producing these takouba blades.

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Jim
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