Kindjal

[Dominique]

Hi,
Can anyone help me locate the region of origin of this kindjal, approximately its age and translate the inscription on the blade?
Thanks

[ariel]

My guess it is Turkish. Is the blade pattern-welded?

[Kubur]

I confirm pure Turkish for the hilt and scabbard, the blade I don't know...
The date in Gregorian calendar is 1804.
Some members will translate the Arabic text, I hope.
Congrats its a cool stuff
Kubur

[Dominique]

Thanks for your feedback.
The blade is not pattern-welded and not of great workmanship. I am actually surprised it dates from 1804, I was under the impression it was more recent.
Dominique

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by Dominique

I am actually surprised it dates from 1804, I was under the impression it was more recent.
Dominique

Just because it has a date inscribed does not necessarily mean that the date is accurate, a date could be added at any time.

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by estcrh

Just because it has a date inscribed does not necessarily mean that the date is accurate, a date could be added at any time.

I also have some suspicions regarding the age of the blade. While I do not read Arabic, It appears to me that half of the engravings, towards the tip, are pure decoration not writing, while the writing is in a different style. So I suspect it was added later.

Also the scabbard looks suspicious and I am inclined to say that it is just a tourist souvenir of very recent production. But the photos might be misleading and I might be wrong.

Can you identify the white metal of the scabbard?

Can you post a more detailed photo of the tip of the scabbard?