what is this and where it comes from

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by Battara

A couple of other options:

1. a cut down kilij/pala

2. a marriage

Definitely not a cut down Kilij/Pala as there is absolutely no trace of the characteristic T-shaped spine and fuller.

Now, after seeing the second example, I believe it is much more likely a marriage between an immitation of a blade (cut from sheet steel) and an immitation of a Saif hilt.

[Kubur]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Two years ago, while travelling to Jordan, I was quite surprised to find the local market flooded with Indian Khanjars in Arabic style that all sellers tried to sell as locally made.

In Syria too!

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

... so, it wouldn't come as a surprise to me if even the hilt would be Indian.

I don't think. Touristic yes, but probably old and made in Syria or Turkey, until someone prove me that I'm wrong...

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

PS: Still didn't manage to fing a good quality genuine Shibryia dagger.

You are not the only one

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by Kubur

probably old and made in Syria or Turkey, until someone prove me that I'm wrong...

Define "OLD"

Cut from sheet steel made through industrial lamination would still qualify it for old?

PS: I would bet that you are older than any of the two blades in the photos you posted.

[ariel]

I saw quite a few of very similar ones on the walls in Arab restaurants.

[ariel]

Sorry. The computer decided on its own to duplicate my post :-(((

" Matrix" is taking over?

[harrywagner]

It reminds me of the "beater" sword I purchased, and posted, recently. Sorry.

[Kubur]

Another one, sold recently
exactly the same but with the scabbard, any idea?
I still think at an old touristic sword around 1900...
from where Turkey or Syria???