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ariel · 7th October 2006, 12:58 AM

It is far from "unknown": several of those are shown in Astvatsaturyan's book. They are truly beautiful. The style reminds of "Balkan", but could have been made in Istanbul. What is its the length? Indeed, it looks like a short sword.

7th October 2006, 12:58 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	It is far from "unknown": several of those are shown in Astvatsaturyan's book. They are truly beautiful. The style reminds of "Balkan", but could have been made in Istanbul. What is its the length? Indeed, it looks like a short sword.