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ariel · 23rd July 2010, 09:38 PM

Thanks for posting it!

Doesn't it look like a a real naval Nimcha: the blade is likely oriental, short, widening toward the point. The handle is shamshir-like with 2 drooping quillons ( a la Algiers ).
It may, of course, be my fantasy, or the sword was assempled long ago from different parts, but the reference to North Afrika is enticing...
Another day, another mystery...

23rd July 2010, 09:38 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Thanks for posting it! Doesn't it look like a a real naval Nimcha: the blade is likely oriental, short, widening toward the point. The handle is shamshir-like with 2 drooping quillons ( a la Algiers ). It may, of course, be my fantasy, or the sword was assempled long ago from different parts, but the reference to North Afrika is enticing... Another day, another mystery...