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5th March 2007, 02:46 PM | #1 |
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Lothi
In the (few) books I have, I found similar daggers only in a booklet by Hermann Historica, where they are called "Lothi" from Tibet. The furniture are similar to the ke-tri http://www.aiusa.com/medsword/ethsword/tibet/index.html
Where might I found more news about it ? Above all, I wish to know why the cross section is concave/convex. Any help will be appreciated !!!! Regards Paolo |
12th March 2007, 01:31 PM | #2 |
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Really no one may give to me an help?
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12th March 2007, 03:04 PM | #3 |
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Could it be Kashghari dagger rather that Tibetan?
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12th March 2007, 06:10 PM | #4 |
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I think the curvature is to make the item rub/catch less on a person or garment when it is worn.
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12th March 2007, 08:05 PM | #5 |
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Ariel,
why do You suppose the dagger might be from Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan? IMO the works on silver and the use of coral and turquoise are more in Tibet style. I send the pics of Herman Historica booklet. The two daggers seems similar to my one. Regards Paolo |
13th March 2007, 01:14 AM | #6 |
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You are correct. My memory played a trick on me.
Kashgar knives ( Uyghur people) look very similar to Uzbeki Pichoks. |
12th March 2007, 08:00 PM | #7 |
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Does anyone have Kashghar daggers in his collection?
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