Omani Dagger

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 21st November 2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SwordsAntiqueWeapons

Lets not forget the Somali silver pommel cap.....

Salaams SwordsAntiqueWeapons, Well spotted! ...The Billao pommel. There is a similar form at Akaal Arms site on a sold item at http://akaalarms.com/sold-large-19th...lia-ref-10178/ I wonder what the blades provenance is?
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Richard G · 22nd November 2013, 01:17 PM

Actually, I don't think this is a cut down sword blade, the configuration of the fullers would seem pointless on a longer blade, and the scabbard looks to be made for it. The hilt I agree is more problematical. Nevertheless, could this be a genuine Omani or possibly East African freak based on an imported blade? - the first known "dancing dagger"?

Regards
Richard

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 23rd November 2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard G

Actually, I don't think this is a cut down sword blade, the configuration of the fullers would seem pointless on a longer blade, and the scabbard looks to be made for it. The hilt I agree is more problematical. Nevertheless, could this be a genuine Omani or possibly East African freak based on an imported blade? - the first known "dancing dagger"?

Regards
Richard

Salaams Richard G, Haha! I really like your terminology...The first known "dancing dagger" ! Such a pity it isn't a real dagger... I mean real Omani Dancing Dagger... Great thread... Thanks...
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

22nd November 2013, 01:17 PM	#2
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 415	Actually, I don't think this is a cut down sword blade, the configuration of the fullers would seem pointless on a longer blade, and the scabbard looks to be made for it. The hilt I agree is more problematical. Nevertheless, could this be a genuine Omani or possibly East African freak based on an imported blade? - the first known "dancing dagger"? Regards Richard