A tale around a solid silver sword guard

Dom · 2nd March 2008, 02:37 AM

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 to allow the sharply curved blade to be withdrawn,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

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Dom

Battara · 2nd March 2008, 03:18 AM

Very nice saif!

Jim McDougall · 2nd March 2008, 03:42 AM

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

ALEX · 2nd March 2008, 12:23 PM

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!!!

2nd March 2008, 02:37 AM	#1
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	A tale around a solid silver sword guard 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 Attached Images

2nd March 2008, 03:18 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,225	Very nice saif!

2nd March 2008, 03:42 AM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,950	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

2nd March 2008, 12:23 PM	#4
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	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!!!