Translation Request

Rick · 7th October 2012, 06:08 PM

Thanks for the help so far, Fellas .

It's not my sword; I have never handled a Kilij before and this one seems very light .
I'm wondering if this might be a souvenir from an earlier time ..

It also has a pretty good lenghthwise bend in the blade .

Not sure if the script is done in koftgari or what .

Interesting story behind this one; it belonged to a Gentleman's Brother who used to make home movies as a kid .
He now has 4 academy awards under his belt .

A.alnakkas · 7th October 2012, 07:16 PM

I dont think this is a touristy piece but the decoration is an imitation of Persian ones. I think this piece was likely made and used in Syria. Atleast the script was done there.

Rick · 7th October 2012, 07:52 PM

Thanks Lofty .

No way this sword is from 1606 (didIgetthatright?)

The current custodian of this sword is a charter boat captain from my town .
Just trying to fill in some blank spaces for him .
The handle is horn, the blade seems to be fairly springy, but kids at play can damage about anything .

I think cleaning it would likely remove the decoration; it is quite rusty .

7th October 2012, 06:08 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,396	Doing A Favor Thanks for the help so far, Fellas . It's not my sword; I have never handled a Kilij before and this one seems very light . I'm wondering if this might be a souvenir from an earlier time .. It also has a pretty good lenghthwise bend in the blade . Not sure if the script is done in koftgari or what . Interesting story behind this one; it belonged to a Gentleman's Brother who used to make home movies as a kid . He now has 4 academy awards under his belt .

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7th October 2012, 07:16 PM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	I dont think this is a touristy piece but the decoration is an imitation of Persian ones. I think this piece was likely made and used in Syria. Atleast the script was done there.

7th October 2012, 07:52 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,396	Thanks Lofty . No way this sword is from 1606 (didIgetthatright?) The current custodian of this sword is a charter boat captain from my town . Just trying to fill in some blank spaces for him . The handle is horn, the blade seems to be fairly springy, but kids at play can damage about anything . I think cleaning it would likely remove the decoration; it is quite rusty .