A riddle just for fun and learning

ariel · 20th March 2016, 03:55 AM

Thanks for pointing out his site. I was not aware of it.

Yes, this is the same Vakhtang Kiziria who opened our collective eyes to these weapons. My short description is a very, very pale rendition of his outstanding work.
I would strongly recommend getting his papers from the site mentioned by Machinist.
I am getting his papers on Laz Bichagi.
His paper with Bakradze about West Georgian sabers is a masterpiece.
IMHO, in the field of Georgian Weapons he is an equivalent of Elgood .

Ian · 21st March 2016, 11:03 PM

Ariel:

I think we should try to archive here as much as possible of the material on Georgian weapons as there does not appear to be another web site that has a broad perspective on these.

Ian.

ariel · 22nd March 2016, 01:46 AM

I agree.
And, in addition to that, I would also strongly recommend a new book by Kirill Rivkin on Caucasian weapons. The best one available !
It is available on Amazon.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 22nd March 2016, 12:44 PM

Salaams All... This is a superb idea.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

20th March 2016, 03:55 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Thanks for pointing out his site. I was not aware of it. Yes, this is the same Vakhtang Kiziria who opened our collective eyes to these weapons. My short description is a very, very pale rendition of his outstanding work. I would strongly recommend getting his papers from the site mentioned by Machinist. I am getting his papers on Laz Bichagi. His paper with Bakradze about West Georgian sabers is a masterpiece. IMHO, in the field of Georgian Weapons he is an equivalent of Elgood .

21st March 2016, 11:03 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Ariel: I think we should try to archive here as much as possible of the material on Georgian weapons as there does not appear to be another web site that has a broad perspective on these. Ian.

22nd March 2016, 01:46 AM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I agree. And, in addition to that, I would also strongly recommend a new book by Kirill Rivkin on Caucasian weapons. The best one available ! It is available on Amazon.

22nd March 2016, 12:44 PM	#4
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams All... This is a superb idea. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.