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19th December 2014, 05:14 AM
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very interesting weapons! first time I see them.. If you notice the weapon in the old photo, the construction is different, especially how the blade is attached to the shaft. I wonder if there are other battle worthy examples out there.
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19th December 2014, 09:06 AM
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the poor blade/shaft weld doesn't fill me with confidence it could survive actual use. |
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19th December 2014, 10:43 AM
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very differnt
THESE ARE VINTAGE 25 YEARS PLUS ,BUT LOOK GOOD ,NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THESE,GOOD CRAFTMANSHIP
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19th December 2014, 12:04 PM
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Hi Charles,
The Dervish pic credit I believe belongs to Eric from this forum - "Estrch". I had it saved, and I think it was Eric who sent it to me. Regarding the real use of these weapons, I believe they would be fine for 'civilian' use. I would not want to be hit by one!! But perhaps the other forum members are right too, they would not stand a heavy battle. You have them in your hands Charles, what's your opinion? Regards Runjeet |
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19th December 2014, 01:29 PM
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So now there are four known images of these weapons, it is interesting that they have been able to remain hidden. There must be some more information on them somewere.
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19th December 2014, 02:18 PM
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Another one that is somewhat similar at least in the idea of it.
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19th December 2014, 02:29 PM
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As stated, the ones in the period photos look to be more substantially made. With the welds being so obvious, and not very well dressed, I'm thinking the ones shown here, are either ceremonial, or purely older tourista examples. None the less, very attractive weapons.
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20th December 2014, 07:29 AM
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I wonder if those dervish poleaxes are specific to a certain tasavvufi order in Iran?
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23rd December 2014, 08:08 AM
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Salaams Charles S , Here you picture exactly the apparel worn by Suffi Dervish including the Begging Bowl (KashKull) and the prayer beads... Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
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15th January 2020, 06:32 PM
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Let me add another one found recently...
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