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Ian · 27th November 2005, 05:35 PM

I was looking at that too, Rob. Also seen on some Greek knives. Curious little feature -- perhaps an Ottoman influence.

Another oddity is the curve in the blade towards the tip. Choora approach the tip in a more or less straight line, but this one has quite a curve to the edge.

Interesting discussion piece, Lew. The knife is older than would appear from looking at the blade.

Ian.

27th November 2005, 05:35 PM	#12
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	I was looking at that too, Rob. Also seen on some Greek knives. Curious little feature -- perhaps an Ottoman influence. Another oddity is the curve in the blade towards the tip. Choora approach the tip in a more or less straight line, but this one has quite a curve to the edge. Interesting discussion piece, Lew. The knife is older than would appear from looking at the blade. Ian.