Zanzibar?

kahnjar1 · 28th March 2014, 08:54 PM

Hi Marcus,
I also have one of these, though not from Artzi. In my experience this style has always been referred to as a "Zanzibari Nimcha" though I have seen no conclusive evidence that they were actually made there. Like many Middle Eastern swords, the ACTUAL place of origin is often in doubt.
I should also add that the quality of these always appears to be quite good, though on looking thru the links you provide, I notice that some of the hilts are what I would describe as of "Tribal manufacture".
I have attached a couple of pics of mine, one of good quality like yours and the others showing what I call "Tribal" hilts.
Regards Stuart

28th March 2014, 08:54 PM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Hi Marcus, I also have one of these, though not from Artzi. In my experience this style has always been referred to as a "Zanzibari Nimcha" though I have seen no conclusive evidence that they were actually made there. Like many Middle Eastern swords, the ACTUAL place of origin is often in doubt. I should also add that the quality of these always appears to be quite good, though on looking thru the links you provide, I notice that some of the hilts are what I would describe as of "Tribal manufacture". I have attached a couple of pics of mine, one of good quality like yours and the others showing what I call "Tribal" hilts. Regards Stuart Attached Images