First Choora

kronckew · 5th March 2016, 07:08 PM

the blade on the OP's choora seems etched with floral patterns like mine rather than pattern welded. i suspect the yellow metal is brass. the blade/brass sawtoothed bolster area & some spine bits appears to have a red supstance painted on, similar to mine, it may be a decorative but not very durable waxy substance.

mine is a bit more decorative with copper and brass spine inlays. some of the grip spacers, like the OP's, are aluminum, a regal metal before the hall process. the razor sharp needle pointed blade has silver, gold, and copper flower decorations. red coral beads on silver wire on the pommel ring for a bit more bling.

very plain wood interior brass covered scabbard i think may have had a fancy cloth or leather cover which is now missing. the hanger portion is aluminum and the two rings are soldered copper.

i suspect the sheet aluminum grip spacers on our knives puts the date to more recent than earlier.

harrywagner · 5th March 2016, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

the blade on the OP's choora seems etched with floral patterns like mine rather than pattern welded. i suspect the yellow metal is brass. the blade/brass sawtoothed bolster area & some spine bits appears to have a red supstance painted on, similar to mine, it may be a decorative but not very durable waxy substance.

mine is a bit more decorative with copper and brass spine inlays. some of the grip spacers are aluminum, a regal metal before the hall process. the razor sharp needle pointed blade has silver, gold, and copper flower decorations. red coral beads on silver wire on the pommel ring for a bit more bling.

very plain wood interior brass covered scabbard i think may have had a fancy cloth or leather cover which is now missing. the hanger portion is aluminum and the two rings are soldered copper.

Thank you very much! The patterns on the blade do seem similar. Too much so to be coincidence (IMO). Absolutely gorgeous knife. Thanks for sharing it.

kronckew · 5th March 2016, 07:34 PM

the brass grip patterns are similar too. quite possibly same maker or his assistants.

better shot of mine:

ariel · 5th March 2016, 07:39 PM

It is quite interesting how massive are its widely spaced ears! Almost yataghan-ish!

Jim McDougall · 5th March 2016, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

It is quite interesting how massive are its widely spaced ears! Almost yataghan-ish!

Now this is velly, velly interesting!!!
That is most definitely yataghan-ish, and a most attractive embellishment.

kronckew · 5th March 2016, 11:52 PM

wow! learn something new every day! never noticed that before, i assumed from seeing side shots that they all were like mine.

5th March 2016, 07:08 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	the blade on the OP's choora seems etched with floral patterns like mine rather than pattern welded. i suspect the yellow metal is brass. the blade/brass sawtoothed bolster area & some spine bits appears to have a red supstance painted on, similar to mine, it may be a decorative but not very durable waxy substance. mine is a bit more decorative with copper and brass spine inlays. some of the grip spacers, like the OP's, are aluminum, a regal metal before the hall process. the razor sharp needle pointed blade has silver, gold, and copper flower decorations. red coral beads on silver wire on the pommel ring for a bit more bling. very plain wood interior brass covered scabbard i think may have had a fancy cloth or leather cover which is now missing. the hanger portion is aluminum and the two rings are soldered copper. i suspect the sheet aluminum grip spacers on our knives puts the date to more recent than earlier. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 5th March 2016 at 07:29 PM.

5th March 2016, 07:34 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	the brass grip patterns are similar too. quite possibly same maker or his assistants. better shot of mine: Attached Images

5th March 2016, 07:39 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	It is quite interesting how massive are its widely spaced ears! Almost yataghan-ish!

5th March 2016, 11:52 PM	#6
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	wow! learn something new every day! never noticed that before, i assumed from seeing side shots that they all were like mine.