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I'm often asked what it is that I collect... I probably collect way too many things in some peoples eyes, perhaps not enough in others and am forever asked why on earth did I sell this or did I sell that...
![]() ![]() Of all the items in all the draws and cabinets, my favourite piece is rather simple by comparison to many items here, including related knives from the region. My favourite is this delightfully simple Uzbekistan pichoq or pchak from the Karatagh mountain provinces of Southern Bukhara. Ergonomically perfect and razor sharp with a nasty up-swept tip. By design it just begs to work as a daily utility knife. From cooking and eating to personal defence, it is perfectly suited. Gavin Last edited by Gavin Nugent; 13th July 2020 at 08:32 PM. |
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What a beautiful blade.
I understand why is your favourite! ![]() |
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She's a beauty Gavin.
What's the handle material; looks interesting. |
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It's a burl timber. I can't find any literature that specifically identifies the timber types used in sword and knife making ![]() |
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Moreover, trees and bushes over there are largely unknown at the West. Try chinara, saxaul.
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Incredibly beautiful blade!
This style makes me associate with East Turkestan - knifemakers in modern Uzbekistan do not know how to work. About this wood I was told that this is the burl of Pistachio tree (Latin - Pistacia vera). |
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A beautiful knife Gavin, thanks for posting. Is the medial ridge a common feature on the pichok? I have not seen one before. I do love the upswept blade.
Here is a pichok from Bukhara in my collection. One of my favorites, but I have too many favorites to single one out! |
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That's a nice knife. I've enjoyed your online collection when looking in to these knives in the past. Question; Is yours Bukhara or further east in to Uyghur regions? In answer to your question about the ridge, not something I have seen before but to be honest, I've never looked too hard either. The other five here all have flat backs. Some have incised lines running the length of the spine but no other notable features. Gavin |
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