Brass dots on a blade??

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Ive seen many khanjars and a few old Omani battle swords (turned down quillons / spiked pommel broad short blade) with the dot or three dots. I also collect Omani Chests many brass studded and brass plated and the story of brass reflecting evil is applicable there. Islamic belief (which is likely to be a pre Islamic structure) has it that Iron attracts Evil whilst gold or brass repels it. Its only rarely seen now in Omani blades but I do go with that idea. On the other hand it could have been a jolly good way to have the blades appear as more expensive..

Outstanding Ibrahiim! Thank you for the input on this interesting topic. This was a most interesting discussion and your bringing it back up with such well placed observations is gratefully appreciated. Having insight directly from Oman really gives sound perspective.

All the best,
Jim