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12th November 2007, 05:42 AM | #1 |
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Yemen dagger
I just purchased this Yemen dagger. I know it isn't in very good condition and shows quite a lot of wear and wondered if anyone might have any comments about it--is it Yemen? Age? Thanks,
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12th November 2007, 02:29 PM | #2 |
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This is a type worn by Yemeni's around Aden and the Protectorates. They have an Indian influence with the tooled leather scabbards.
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12th November 2007, 04:56 PM | #3 |
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As opposed to the majority of similar daggers on e-bay, this one looks truly original, used, abused and not "freshened-up".
This is the best kind, in my mind. Congratulations! |
12th November 2007, 07:06 PM | #4 |
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Used and abused I would say! Thank you! I like original items in my collections and I don't think you can get more original than this. It certainly isn't a tourist piece.
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