Arabian/Arab swords and daggers

[Saif al-Arab]

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More swords and daggers from various regions of the Arab world.

Saudi Arabian girl ready to make due process, lol:





The sword of King Saud. Given to an Afghan prince (Prince Ahmad Shah Khan of Afghanistan) in 1932 and it was auctioned for 1 million euros 2 years ago in Paris!

Read the history below;

http://english.alarabiya.net/en/lif...lic-Saudi-sword-to-be-auctioned-in-Paris.html

@Saif al-Arab

We don't have a culture of swords sadly.

Just some basic swords that rest of Arab world has. Arabian Daggers are awesome though. I will get one day or maybe make collection. Although it will probably freak out people here.



Are these just for style?

Are you sure brother because I know for a fact that Palestinians like almost all other Arabs were great sword craftsmen and had a war-like culture too. I have seen old photos of Palestine and Palestinians carrying swords and daggers too.

Also Syria is just next by which is famous for their Damascus Steel. Known as the best steel in the world to make swords out from.

Damascus steel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Also if you take a look at photos/paintings of old Palestine, for instance during the Dabke dance, you can spot Arabian swords and daggers too.

I cannot post more than 8 photos in this post but take a look at this link below.

Dabke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Go for it.

Yes, they are solely for decoration purposes. People (read mostly grown ups) in Yemen, Oman (not so much anymore) and Southern KSA wear such daggers (Janbiyas). Some of them can cost 1 million US dollars depending on the decoration. Some are decorated with diamonds or made entirely out of gold even. Outside of the blade obviously.

 

[Desert Fox]

The sword of King Saud. Given to an Afghan prince (Prince Ahmad Shah Khan of Afghanistan) in 1932 and it was auctioned for 1 million euros 2 years ago in Paris!

Read the history below;

http://english.alarabiya.net/en/lif...lic-Saudi-sword-to-be-auctioned-in-Paris.html
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Thanks.

Interesting. How did it end up at the paris auction? Sorry as i am unable to view the article through my mobile device.

 

[Saif al-Arab]

Interesting. How did it end up at the paris auction? Sorry as i am unable to view the article through my mobile device.

Saudi Arabian sword sold in France for one million euros​

Tuesday, 19 November 2013 17:33

A sword believed to have been symbolic in the creation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932 was sold in France for 955,400 euros (almost $1.3 million) at an auction held at the Fontainebleau, 60 kilometres from the capital Paris.

The auction's commissioner Jean Bayer Oosna told Agence France-Presse that the sword was purchased over the phone, and that the buyer did not disclose his name or his nationality.

The initial value of the sword was estimated to be between 800,000 and 1.2 million euros. It sold for 955,400 euros, including all related expenses.

King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia, had given the sword to the prince and minister of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Khan, with the signing of a friendship agreement between Afghanistan, Najd and Hijaz in Jeddah on 5 May 1932, before the joining of Najd and Hijaz in the new Saudi state in September of that same year.

After that, the prince of Afghanistan's son sold the sword, which ended up with an antique collector.

The framework of the sword is made of pure gold and steel, and the grip is made of ivory.

Saudi sword sold in France for one million euros

 

[Desert Fox]

Saudi Arabian sword sold in France for one million euros​

Tuesday, 19 November 2013 17:33

A sword believed to have been symbolic in the creation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932 was sold in France for 955,400 euros (almost $1.3 million) at an auction held at the Fontainebleau, 60 kilometres from the capital Paris.

The auction's commissioner Jean Bayer Oosna told Agence France-Presse that the sword was purchased over the phone, and that the buyer did not disclose his name or his nationality.

The initial value of the sword was estimated to be between 800,000 and 1.2 million euros. It sold for 955,400 euros, including all related expenses.

King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia, had given the sword to the prince and minister of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Khan, with the signing of a friendship agreement between Afghanistan, Najd and Hijaz in Jeddah on 5 May 1932, before the joining of Najd and Hijaz in the new Saudi state in September of that same year.

After that, the prince of Afghanistan's son sold the sword, which ended up with an antique collector.

The framework of the sword is made of pure gold and steel, and the grip is made of ivory.

Saudi sword sold in France for one million euros

Such an important symbol of the birth of the Saudi state, i hope its back in Saudi hands if anything.

 

[Saif al-Arab]

Such an important symbol of the birth of the Saudi state, i hope its back in Saudi hands if anything.

No, I don't think that it has any particular importance. Such gifts were and are even given to head of states to this day for various occasions. If it had any real value for KSA it would have been bought by KSA or an investor from KSA.

It's a nice story though and a nice sword. Posted a photo of it among other swords and the story as I thought that it was interesting.

 

[Desert Fox]

No, I don't think that it has any particular importance. Such gifts were and are even given to head of states to this day for various occasions. If it had any real value for KSA it would have been bought by KSA or an investor from KSA.

It's a nice story though and a nice sword. Posted a photo of it among other swords and the story as I thought that it was interesting.

BTW how heavy are these swords?? They seem like they weigh a lot.

 

[Saif al-Arab]

BTW how heavy are these swords?? They seem like they weigh a lot.

It depends on the type of sword but a standard Arabian Saif for instance weighs between 1.5-2.5 kg.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

I've heard Arabs along with some other M.E. people would import steel from India to make some of their swords.

 

[Saif al-Arab]

I've heard Arabs along with some other M.E. people would import steel from India to make some of their swords.

Steel ingots were imported from India and Sri Lanka (mainly) but the swords were made in the Arab world and the ME.

Damascus steel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You can take a look at the swords and daggers of this thread and notice that Indian/South Asian are entirely different on average.

 

[Saif al-Arab]

An amazing 17th century Moroccan Nimcha sword.

Overall length is 26", blade is 21".

19th Century Arabian Jambiya Dagger (2014 The Metropolitan Museum of Art)


Saudi Arabian, mostly Hijazi Janbiyas;

February Jambiyah by still-light.net, on Flickr

October Jambiyah by still-light.net, on Flickr

June Jambiyah by still-light.net, on Flickr

September Jambiyah by still-light.net, on Flickr

January Jambiyah by still-light.net, on Flickr

A beautiful old Hijazi Janbiya.

 

[Arabian Stallion]

Numerous and various traditional swords for sale in KSA:

Prince Charles during a visit to KSA. No comment.

King Salman and the Chinese President Xi Jinping (China is our largest trading partner and an ancient friend/partner of the Arab world).

The famous and ancient Ardah sword warrior dance. There are many different styles. In the South daggers are more common. It was performed before battles. Traditionally every single tribe had their own sword dances. Many still perform them during festivals and traditional gatherings.

Unfortuantely I have to say that traditional bladesmithing has seen better days in KSA.

 

[Sparkle229]

man oh man i really love curved arabian sword

 

[Arabian Stallion]

man oh man i really love curved arabian sword

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You will probably like those three videos below then.

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[Sparkle229]

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You will probably like those three videos below then.

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I don't know why but I have always loved the curved Arabian sword and thanks for the videos man appreciate it

 

[Arabian Stallion]

I don't know why but I have always loved the curved Arabian sword and thanks for the videos man appreciate it

You are welcome.

سيف من تصميم البدع by @المهاجر@, on Flickr


سيف ولا اروع من البدع للسيوف by @المهاجر@, on Flickr


خنجر من البدع للسيوف by @المهاجر@, on Flickr

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