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Old 25th February 2012, 06:01 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by ALEX
Dom is right, it's Ottoman (Balkan?). but probably later than 18/19th. The blade is of Indian "Tiger Jambiya" shape. The handle looks awkward and non-functional, and likely shortened/replaced from another piece.
you are correct as usual my friend
may I had, that could be a "presentation" dagger,
or a dagger "de cour", but, certainly not a weapon for fight

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