Arabic translation assistance

RSWORD · 16th July 2006, 03:05 AM

I have a lengthy arabic inscription I was hoping to receive transation assistance. Many thanks in advance for any translations. Being lengthy it is a bit choppy so I hope it isn't too difficult to read.

RSWORD · 16th July 2006, 03:07 AM

This inscription is on the opposite side of the blade.

katana · 16th July 2006, 01:29 PM

Hi RS,
is that the 'katana' like SEA sword you recently bought on eBay??
If it is....are you pleased with it..?

RSWORD · 16th July 2006, 06:13 PM

Yes, it is the one we were discussing in another thread and it did meet my expectations as a WWII curio. The blade is hand forged but hard to say if a recycled Japanese blade or made in Indonesia in imitation of a Japanese blade. The handle, at this point, is not removable to study the tang. I am hoping the inscription reveals a bit more about this unique piece. I lean more towards Indonesia because the "tsuba" is horn and it resembles in color and grain horn I have seen in Indonesian pieces.

S.Al-Anizi · 16th July 2006, 06:29 PM

Hi,

I havent ignored this thread Rick, im trying to read those inscriptions, although closer (macro) pics of the inscriptions themselves would make it easier, as the letters are too thin.

RSWORD · 17th July 2006, 11:16 PM

Thanks for having a look. I'll see if I can get some better pictures soon.

16th July 2006, 03:05 AM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	Arabic translation assistance I have a lengthy arabic inscription I was hoping to receive transation assistance. Many thanks in advance for any translations. Being lengthy it is a bit choppy so I hope it isn't too difficult to read. Attached Images

16th July 2006, 03:07 AM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	This inscription is on the opposite side of the blade. Attached Images

16th July 2006, 01:29 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Hi RS, is that the 'katana' like SEA sword you recently bought on eBay?? If it is....are you pleased with it..?

16th July 2006, 06:13 PM	#4
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	Yes, it is the one we were discussing in another thread and it did meet my expectations as a WWII curio. The blade is hand forged but hard to say if a recycled Japanese blade or made in Indonesia in imitation of a Japanese blade. The handle, at this point, is not removable to study the tang. I am hoping the inscription reveals a bit more about this unique piece. I lean more towards Indonesia because the "tsuba" is horn and it resembles in color and grain horn I have seen in Indonesian pieces.

16th July 2006, 06:29 PM	#5
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Hi, I havent ignored this thread Rick, im trying to read those inscriptions, although closer (macro) pics of the inscriptions themselves would make it easier, as the letters are too thin.

17th July 2006, 11:16 PM	#6
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	Thanks for having a look. I'll see if I can get some better pictures soon.