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CharlesS · 9th April 2013, 07:04 PM

Here is a rather unusual example for reference of what appears to be a 'fat bellied' Algerian flyssa blade with a Moroccan nimcha style hilt of horn. The odd combination is very well balanced and handles well. The sword is 31.5in. long overall, with a 24.5in blade displaying typical nimcha style motifs.
The scabbard appears to go with it and is a good fit, but it clearly is from something else. Note the baldric rings would potentially interfere with the downturned guard. The fittings are machined and screwed into place.

I love cross cultural pieces, and this one clearly is an interesting example of just that.

9th April 2013, 07:04 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	An Algerian Flyssa-Nimcha Combo Here is a rather unusual example for reference of what appears to be a 'fat bellied' Algerian flyssa blade with a Moroccan nimcha style hilt of horn. The odd combination is very well balanced and handles well. The sword is 31.5in. long overall, with a 24.5in blade displaying typical nimcha style motifs. The scabbard appears to go with it and is a good fit, but it clearly is from something else. Note the baldric rings would potentially interfere with the downturned guard. The fittings are machined and screwed into place. I love cross cultural pieces, and this one clearly is an interesting example of just that. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 9th April 2013 at 07:16 PM.