New acquisition, Kindjal Dagger??? Need info please

Will M · 27th August 2017, 04:07 AM

I found this Kindjal dagger at an auction and the hammer price I was satisfied with (though knowing very little about these).
It looks to be of good quality with horn grip and sturdy blade with script.

I have no idea if the script is readable or just decoration.

OAL is 22 1/2" and blade is 16 7/8" long by 1 5/8" wide.

Can anyone tell me the approximate age and country of origin?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

ariel · 27th August 2017, 05:55 AM

Northern Caucasus. Likely Chechnya. End of 19- beginning of 20 century.

Will M · 27th August 2017, 07:21 PM

Thanks Ariel with the ID I've been able to find it has a armour piercing blade.
Seems to be a basic dagger made for business.
Would the blade markings be a makers mark?

ariel · 27th August 2017, 08:36 PM

Most certainly.
This is a simple fighter, nothing decorative, all business. Locally, appearing in public without one would be equivalent to you or me going to a formal party without pants:-)

27th August 2017, 04:07 AM	#1
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 394	New acquisition, Kindjal Dagger??? Need info please I found this Kindjal dagger at an auction and the hammer price I was satisfied with (though knowing very little about these). It looks to be of good quality with horn grip and sturdy blade with script. I have no idea if the script is readable or just decoration. OAL is 22 1/2" and blade is 16 7/8" long by 1 5/8" wide. Can anyone tell me the approximate age and country of origin? Any help is greatly appreciated. Attached Images

27th August 2017, 05:55 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Northern Caucasus. Likely Chechnya. End of 19- beginning of 20 century.

27th August 2017, 07:21 PM	#3
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 394	Thanks Ariel with the ID I've been able to find it has a armour piercing blade. Seems to be a basic dagger made for business. Would the blade markings be a makers mark?

27th August 2017, 08:36 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Most certainly. This is a simple fighter, nothing decorative, all business. Locally, appearing in public without one would be equivalent to you or me going to a formal party without pants:-)