Old? New? Yemeni Sword

Tim Simmons · 11th July 2006, 05:54 PM

I hate to say this but to me this is a little spooky. I do not think the hilt or guard and the blade, that is about the whole sword is all genuinely old. Something about the uncomfortable fit. I think in heart of hearts you already have your suspicions.

S.Al-Anizi · 11th July 2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

I hate to say this but to me this is a little spooky. I do not think the hilt or guard and the, that is about the whole sword is all genuinely old. Something about the uncomfortable fit. I think in heart of hearts you already have your suspicions.

My suspicion is that this sword is fully new. Im certain that the hilt and scabbard are entirely new, but I have doubts about the blade. I have not heard of any modern blade production in Yemen, does it exist?

Lew · 11th July 2006, 06:07 PM

The sword is an old nimcha with the quillons cut or broken off. The hilt seems to be a later replacement. The blade seems old just polished out a bit much.

Lew

11th July 2006, 05:54 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	I hate to say this but to me this is a little spooky. I do not think the hilt or guard and the blade, that is about the whole sword is all genuinely old. Something about the uncomfortable fit. I think in heart of hearts you already have your suspicions. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 11th July 2006 at 06:40 PM.

11th July 2006, 06:07 PM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	The sword is an old nimcha with the quillons cut or broken off. The hilt seems to be a later replacement. The blade seems old just polished out a bit much. Lew