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Originally Posted by Battara
Thank you both.
Stu, that would not have occurred to me. Where do you see the Arabian influences? I can see what you are saying in the filigree in the top of the pommel. Where else do you see it?
Detlef, I also like the blade and that was the final straw - had to get it.  |
Re arab influence, here is a pic of a Gusbi from southern arabia, sold some time ago by Artzi. The SHAPE of the silver on the scabbard tip is almost identical. Also the little rosettes on the hilt of your Gile bear close resemblance to those seen on many Yemeni Jambiya.
Stu