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kronckew · 29th September 2011, 10:06 AM

looks like a balkan shepherd's knife. (greece is also on the balkan peninsula*)
distinctive karakulak (black ear) grip. blades can be either straight or yataghan types in assorted lengths.

reminds me of mine:

*-remember, when these were fashionable, the nations and borders were not what they are now.

TVV · 29th September 2011, 05:46 PM

Here are pictures of a similar knife, collected in what is nowadays Bulgaria, and based on the mark on the blade, probably from the early 20th century. The zig-zag decoration on the hilt band is very Balkan.
Regards,
Teodor

29th September 2011, 05:46 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,718	Here are pictures of a similar knife, collected in what is nowadays Bulgaria, and based on the mark on the blade, probably from the early 20th century. The zig-zag decoration on the hilt band is very Balkan. Regards, Teodor Attached Images

29th September 2011, 10:06 AM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,250	looks like a balkan shepherd's knife. (greece is also on the balkan peninsula) distinctive karakulak (black ear) grip. blades can be either straight or yataghan types in assorted lengths. reminds me of mine: -remember, when these were fashionable, the nations and borders were not what they are now.