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28th May 2015, 01:18 AM
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Ibrahiim-Iain: This is what i kinda thought. The fitting of the guard is very good though, like it was done by someone who knew what they were doing,not just a quick chop job. I wonder what type of sword this guard might have come from originally. looks european to me............Dave.
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28th May 2015, 09:31 AM
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I love the black tape....seriously...
You should have a look to see under and if you remove this guard you will have a descent kattara, then it will be up to you to dance with it or not as Ibrahim suggested... |
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28th May 2015, 10:07 AM
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29th May 2015, 03:13 AM
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Thanks guys for all your input. I have to admit i'm seriously thinking of removing that black tape, getting rid of the crossguard an rewrapping with twisted silver wire.................Dave.
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29th May 2015, 06:04 AM
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Salaams DaveS ..There are plenty of examples of wire decoration on this type of sword and you may also consider a silver cuff which is also missing but which can be seen on Library also... The Omani name for this sword is Sayf or Saif....(whereas the curved type is called a Kattara)...In each case the hilts are virtually identical and in the long Omani hilt style. You may discover either leather under the masking tape or a wooden arrangement...and you can either use silver wire or leather to recover the wood...and consider the silver cuff. Please see The Omani Sayf. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=Omani+swords Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
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