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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2025, 05:18 PM
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Posted By Turkoman.khan
New Treasures on OBJET: Central Asian Swords Now Featured!

Hi everyone,

From personal experience, I know that many of you are already using the OBJET platform, which has been steadily expanding its content on Oriental arms and armour. It now offers access...
Forum: Swap Forum 5th March 2025, 04:00 PM
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Views: 6,934
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Collection Philippe Missillier

Dear friends,

I know many of us are eagerly anticipating the outstanding Collection Philippe Missillier sale at Giquello, Paris, on March 6-7, 2025.

If you haven’t seen the details yet, take a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2025, 10:06 AM
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Views: 48,532
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hi Sakalord Do you have the book "Edged...

Hi Sakalord

Do you have the book "Edged Weapons of Afghanistan"?
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25281

I think in this book you will see examples typical for Afghanistan.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2025, 05:12 PM
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Views: 38,574
Posted By Turkoman.khan
A new resource and database dedicated to Oriental arms and armour.

Dear Community,

I'm excited to introduce a new resource and database dedicated to Oriental arms and armour. Today, the first segment—Katar daggers—has gone live! Even at this early stage, it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2025, 05:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 60,211
Posted By Turkoman.khan
I hope I am not breaking the forum rules by...

I hope I am not breaking the forum rules by suggesting that it would be best to contact the exhibition organizers:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2025, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 60,211
Posted By Turkoman.khan
“Might and Magnificence” exhibition catalogue

Yesterday I received a wonderful gift from my friends in Hong Kong. The "Might and Magnificence” exhibition catalogue. It a full-colour illustrated 450 page production with essays by scholars on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,550
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello Sakalord364 I believe that an original...

Hello Sakalord364

I believe that an original shamshir from Afghanistan from the late 19th century was used, which was "improved" with modern engraving.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2024, 06:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,973
Posted By Turkoman.khan
I can confirm that these are excellent books....

I can confirm that these are excellent books. Almost all of them are in my library, thanks to my friends. The only thing is, here are two books that they did not advise me to buy. They do not contain...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2024, 06:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,973
Posted By Turkoman.khan
In fact, Rivkin’s book, or rather its prequel,...

In fact, Rivkin’s book, or rather its prequel, was published in Russia in 2012. Probably, then Rivkin did not yet risk publishing a book for an English-speaking audience :) I made friends from Russia...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2024, 05:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,973
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Of course, everyone has their own preferences....

Of course, everyone has their own preferences. Rivkin's book is more modern and covers Caucasian items from a variety of collections. Astvatsaturyan’s book was written from the collection of only one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 34,973
Posted By Turkoman.khan
My friend from Russia sent me book Chechen Arms....

My friend from Russia sent me book Chechen Arms. Author Isa Askhabov.
The book is in two languages: Russian and English.

Also a great book:
Yuri Miller, Caucasian Arms from the State Hermitage...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 45,540
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello, kronckew This is definitely not...

Hello, kronckew

This is definitely not pesh-kabz.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,873
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Perhaps it says here: انشاءاللہ It sounds...

Perhaps it says here: انشاءاللہ
It sounds like: "inshallah"
It can be translated as: “everything is the will of God”
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 41,873
Posted By Turkoman.khan
I'm sorry my friend. Unfortunately, it is not...

I'm sorry my friend. Unfortunately, it is not clear what is written...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 45,540
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Excellent pesh-kabz. Congratulations. I think...

Excellent pesh-kabz. Congratulations.
I think the old handle was replaced with a new one in the 20th century
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 39,866
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello, my friend. Yes this is correct

Hello, my friend. Yes this is correct
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 39,866
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello, Hagard I think your version is correct. ...

Hello, Hagard
I think your version is correct.
Best Regards
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 39,866
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello. The inscription is most likely the name of...

Hello. The inscription is most likely the name of the owner:
"صاحب منزى خان" (Sahib Khaan Manji)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,256
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Congratulations. Interesting item. I don't think...

Congratulations. Interesting item. I don't think this is an "Armenian sword". In my opinion, such “swords” were used by the Kurds, who possibly lived on the territory of modern Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 250,954
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Restoration of the scabbard of a Caucasian dagger

Hi guys.
This Caucasian Kindjal belongs to a friend of mine from US. He'd like to restore the scabbard to it's authentic look by changing to a chagrin leather instead.You know who works with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,279
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello Marius An excellent dagger....

Hello Marius

An excellent dagger. Congratulations.
You asked a good question.
In my opinion, the flowers on both sides of the blade near the hilt are similar in style to the Persian ones.
But...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 39,470
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Guys, I carefully studied the book, read it...

Guys, I carefully studied the book, read it completely and was simply delighted. I'm looking forward to the second volume of the book. A rousing thank you to Dmitriy!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 39,470
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Impressions of the book Arms and armor in the khanates of Central Asia

Impressions of the book Arms and armor in the khanates of Central Asia (Bukhara, Kokand, Khiva) in the late 18th - early 20th centuries.

Yesterday I received a book from Dmitry (and before that a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,508
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Yes. There is a mechanism that consists of pins...

Yes. There is a mechanism that consists of pins and grooves.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,508
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Caucasian dagger. Georgia. 19th century.

Caucasian dagger. Georgia. 19th century.
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