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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG)
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In the 80’s I bought from Yemeni souk in Jeddah KSA
a solid silver sword guard. On that time, a blade additionned to a scabbard was out of my finances … ![]() Later, in France, I found a sword without scabbard, the guard was very commun, but the blade was attractive, at that time, my knowledge was very light and I wasn’t know at all the origines of that arm. ![]() Then, when I saw the pictures for the same sword, but complet, (http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=1208) I did my best to see my dream become realty. In Syria, Damascus, taking avantage for a discovery of the country, I took with me my sword, and look for someone able to create a nice scabbard for a reasonable price. ![]() Here we are for the result ![]() - scabbard Turkish fashion - in that the scabbard is slit from the mouth along the spine side for about 11 cm. to allow the sharply curved blade to be withdrawn, - scabbard cover with buffalo leather and silver mounts, - decorated with three silver scabbard rings à + Dom |
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Very nice saif!
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Arms Historian
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
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WOW! very well done Dom, that is indeed a beautiful Hadhrami sabre! It is interesting that these often had the scabbards made separately, just as you have done with this example. So in effect you are following a long standing tradition.
It always makes me happy to see these old warriors saved.Thank you Dom. All the best, Jim |
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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I second Jim's feelings... especially when the tradition is followed in a most professional manner and by an artist from multi-generation Damascus swordsmith family. Great sword and even greater story, Dom!!!
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