Arabian swords

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Hello Im new to the Forum and first have to say how much I have enjoyed reading many of the detective stories over the last few months and what an excellent job the forum and its members have done.
Im based in Northern Oman and I have seen a few swords with hilts like that one in the museum case on the left of picture above. It looks like an extended and reworked form of old Omani Battle Sword Hilt.. I wonder if there is any history on that weapon and if it has been researched because it is so similar.

Welcome to the forum Ibrahiim !!!
Im really glad you have joined us, and agree, the detective work around here is fascinating and there is a tremendous core of knowledge in our membership. It really is a kind of historic weapons CSI

Naturally these swords have indeed been discussed many times through the years, and excellent observations on them and many Arabian swords are found in Robert Elgoods "Arms and Armour of Arabia".



All the best,
Jim