Turkish military?

harrywagner · 8th January 2016, 02:59 PM

This is my own personal bad penny. I think it might be from Turkey. A friend said he thought it looked like military issue. It is worn enough that I think it has some age. Can anyone help identify it? TIA.

Harry

Battara · 8th January 2016, 06:24 PM

Bad penny?.......well..........

This is a tourist piece in the stye of the Ottoman WWI officer's jambiya. Turkish made? - yes. Antique - no.

Sorry for the bad news..........

harrywagner · 8th January 2016, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Bad penny?.......well..........

This is a tourist piece in the stye of the Ottoman WWI officer's jambiya. Turkish made? - yes. Antique - no.

Sorry for the bad news..........

It's alright. Thanks for letting me know.

Sancar · 9th January 2016, 06:50 AM

Looks like a copy of a WWI "Enveriye" dagger. I don't think it is Turkish made. Local wallhanger daggers for tourist market are far worse than this. Possibly from Syria or other Arabic countries. Syrian-made "ottoman" fakes are all over the market nowadays.

Oriental-Arms · 9th January 2016, 10:32 AM

The original one, numbered and dated 1334 (1915)

harrywagner · 9th January 2016, 02:02 PM

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help. I almost did not post this knife as I never considered it might be a fake. I am glad I did. I prefer to know what I have. The photos of the real deal are especially helpful. I tried to return this one but, like a bad penny, it came back. The good news is that it is the last item in my collection that I am not completely certain of. This group has been extremely patient with me. Thanks for that. I have been on the "fast track" with my collection. I did not start until I was already an old geezer, and made more than a few questionable purchases in an attempt to get some experience. I came to my senses a few months ago and have completely given up ePray. My new mantra is "buy only from dealers and other collectors". Thanks again. I very much appreciate the help.

Harry

8th January 2016, 02:59 PM	#1
harrywagner Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 373	Turkish military? This is my own personal bad penny. I think it might be from Turkey. A friend said he thought it looked like military issue. It is worn enough that I think it has some age. Can anyone help identify it? TIA. Harry Attached Images

9th January 2016, 10:32 AM	#5
Oriental-Arms Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haifa, Israel Posts: 183	The original one The original one, numbered and dated 1334 (1915) Attached Images

9th January 2016, 02:02 PM	#6
harrywagner Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 373	Thanks Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help. I almost did not post this knife as I never considered it might be a fake. I am glad I did. I prefer to know what I have. The photos of the real deal are especially helpful. I tried to return this one but, like a bad penny, it came back. The good news is that it is the last item in my collection that I am not completely certain of. This group has been extremely patient with me. Thanks for that. I have been on the "fast track" with my collection. I did not start until I was already an old geezer, and made more than a few questionable purchases in an attempt to get some experience. I came to my senses a few months ago and have completely given up ePray. My new mantra is "buy only from dealers and other collectors". Thanks again. I very much appreciate the help. Harry

8th January 2016, 06:24 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Bad penny?.......well.......... This is a tourist piece in the stye of the Ottoman WWI officer's jambiya. Turkish made? - yes. Antique - no. Sorry for the bad news..........

9th January 2016, 06:50 AM	#4
Sancar Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 79	Looks like a copy of a WWI "Enveriye" dagger. I don't think it is Turkish made. Local wallhanger daggers for tourist market are far worse than this. Possibly from Syria or other Arabic countries. Syrian-made "ottoman" fakes are all over the market nowadays.