Identification of a dagger

Pitt1999 · 27th December 2022, 06:02 AM

This dagger was sold as a kindjal but I'm not quite sure that is what it is. The overall length is 11 3/8 inches with the blade making up 7 inches of that length. The hilt scales are horn secured to the tang with 6 iron/steel pins with what looks like a small iron/steel guard. The scabbard is a simple construction of stitched leather over wood. The 6 pin construction and the presence of a guard throw me a little. Most kindjal that I have seen have a fairly consistent 3 pin/rivet securing method. The only kindjal-esque weapons that I have seen with guards were examples from Bulgaria or Greece, this dagger doesn't look much like examples from either of these regions. Do I have a kindjal or something else? Your comments and musings are appreciated as always.

P.S. These are the seller's photos.

Thanks

27th December 2022, 06:02 AM	#1
Pitt1999 Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 113	Identification of a dagger This dagger was sold as a kindjal but I'm not quite sure that is what it is. The overall length is 11 3/8 inches with the blade making up 7 inches of that length. The hilt scales are horn secured to the tang with 6 iron/steel pins with what looks like a small iron/steel guard. The scabbard is a simple construction of stitched leather over wood. The 6 pin construction and the presence of a guard throw me a little. Most kindjal that I have seen have a fairly consistent 3 pin/rivet securing method. The only kindjal-esque weapons that I have seen with guards were examples from Bulgaria or Greece, this dagger doesn't look much like examples from either of these regions. Do I have a kindjal or something else? Your comments and musings are appreciated as always. P.S. These are the seller's photos. Thanks Attached Images