New Kilij

Andrew · 20th June 2005, 07:57 PM

I don't think Ham is disputing that this sword is of Ottoman manufacture. His distinction is that the blade, itself, is a Persian trade blade in Ottoman mounts.

ariel · 21st June 2005, 12:26 AM

No problem with it: I fully agree.
Any ideas about decorative elements? As per Yannis, they may be Greek .Any other opinions?

20th June 2005, 07:57 PM	#1
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I don't think Ham is disputing that this sword is of Ottoman manufacture. His distinction is that the blade, itself, is a Persian trade blade in Ottoman mounts.

21st June 2005, 12:26 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	No problem with it: I fully agree. Any ideas about decorative elements? As per Yannis, they may be Greek .Any other opinions?