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ham · 17th July 2006, 07:54 PM

Ahlan w'sahlan ya akhina al Kuwaiti,

This form of saber is based on the Ottoman karabela but is actually Arab urban work of the mid-late 19th century. You can find a good discussion of the type in Elgood, Arabian Arms and Armour.

ma'as salaama

Ham

17th July 2006, 07:54 PM	#2
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	Ahlan w'sahlan ya akhina al Kuwaiti, This form of saber is based on the Ottoman karabela but is actually Arab urban work of the mid-late 19th century. You can find a good discussion of the type in Elgood, Arabian Arms and Armour. ma'as salaama Ham