Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - "jaws" or " eyelashes" markings on Arabian/Indian blades

ariel · 8th December 2012, 07:52 PM

We are all familiar with these famous Genoese markings. They were widely exported to the "Orient" In the 19th century, and Daghestani masters from Amuzgi started exporting them with their identical ( imitated) marking, locally known as Gurda ( Gorda), to the Arab world ( as per Elgood). We still see them there occasionally. They were also popular in India ( origin of import unknown to me).

My question: was there any specific name for this brand in Aravia and India? Did not only Daghestani blades, but their local name as well, i.e. Gurda, appear in the countries of destination?
Many thanks for any info.

8th December 2012, 07:52 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	"jaws" or " eyelashes" markings on Arabian/Indian blades We are all familiar with these famous Genoese markings. They were widely exported to the "Orient" In the 19th century, and Daghestani masters from Amuzgi started exporting them with their identical ( imitated) marking, locally known as Gurda ( Gorda), to the Arab world ( as per Elgood). We still see them there occasionally. They were also popular in India ( origin of import unknown to me). My question: was there any specific name for this brand in Aravia and India? Did not only Daghestani blades, but their local name as well, i.e. Gurda, appear in the countries of destination? Many thanks for any info.