Calligraphy handled (choora?) dagger

10thRoyal · 18th May 2022, 04:57 PM

Good afternoon, I was hoping someone here might have some information on examples of daggers with handles wrought in the shape of Arabic calligraphy. I have so far been unable to find any other examples of knives of this type. The example below from Sofe Design Auctions is described as being from the late 18th century but I can't find any information to corroborate the age or origin. The auction house states that the blade reads "Nasir". I would love to hear any thoughts you may have.

Drabant1701 · 18th May 2022, 08:18 PM

Here is a similar: https://www.instagram.com/p/BFvTRjmFkr7/

10thRoyal · 18th May 2022, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Drabant1701

Here is a similar: https://www.instagram.com/p/BFvTRjmFkr7/

I appreciate the reply. Definitely looks like the same handle but newer/different blade. I'm curious how these are constructed.

Rick · 19th May 2022, 01:15 AM

The koftgari appears to be in excellent condition on both examples shown in this thread considering the stated age.

David R · 19th May 2022, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

The koftgari appears to be in excellent condition on both examples shown in this thread considering the stated age.

High status pieces and well looked after!

mahratt · 19th May 2022, 11:11 AM

Do I understand correctly that no one considers this item as an expensive souvenir for tourists?

Nobody was embarrassed that the metal parts of the scabbard were not decorated with gold, but at the same time some funny and non-functional part was welded to the bottom part?

18th May 2022, 04:57 PM	#1
10thRoyal Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 78	Calligraphy handled (choora?) dagger Good afternoon, I was hoping someone here might have some information on examples of daggers with handles wrought in the shape of Arabic calligraphy. I have so far been unable to find any other examples of knives of this type. The example below from Sofe Design Auctions is described as being from the late 18th century but I can't find any information to corroborate the age or origin. The auction house states that the blade reads "Nasir". I would love to hear any thoughts you may have. Attached Images

18th May 2022, 08:18 PM	#2
Drabant1701 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 181	Here is a similar: https://www.instagram.com/p/BFvTRjmFkr7/

19th May 2022, 01:15 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,290	The koftgari appears to be in excellent condition on both examples shown in this thread considering the stated age.

19th May 2022, 11:11 AM	#6
mahratt Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Russia Posts: 1,042	Do I understand correctly that no one considers this item as an expensive souvenir for tourists? Nobody was embarrassed that the metal parts of the scabbard were not decorated with gold, but at the same time some funny and non-functional part was welded to the bottom part?