30th October 2023, 09:03 PM | #1 |
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Miniature Kinjal
Dear all,
I just got this mini kinjal. Length is 25cm without scabbard. Grip is made from horn. It has an inscription in the fuller on the one side. Does anyone know the meaning of such a small knife? Is it possible to date it and of course: is anyone able to read the inscription? Would be great to get some infos on this interesting piece. Kind regards Andreas |
31st October 2023, 09:54 AM | #2 |
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Just found this thread:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=Kinjal Seems to be a children Kinjal. Still the dating and translation of inscription would be great. Kind regards |
4th November 2023, 12:27 AM | #3 |
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I was thinking the same thin Ahorsa.
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4th November 2023, 07:22 AM | #4 |
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Miniatures are interesting. In some cultures, an apprentice knifemaker was required to make miniatures of the knives he would make later as an acknowledged bladesmith. Everything from blade to hilt to scabbard had to be authentic, but scaled down. If a master bladesmith thought they were good miniature versions of the real thing, he passed his apprenticeship. I think we discussed this topic many years ago on this forum. Perhaps Jim McDougall remembers the thread.
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