Newbie in need of ID help...

shayde78 · 21st September 2018, 04:46 AM

Do I see "tears" in the hilt. Was that ever a traditional feature?

Battara · 21st September 2018, 05:48 AM

Welcome to our little forum!

The scabbard mounts look modern Indian to me (better pictures would help) as well as the velvet condition.

I have not quite seen these from the Balkans, but I do agree with Khanjar 1 on them being from the Ottoman, Mughal, and Persian empires.

Again more pictures would be helpful.

OneshotOnekill · 21st September 2018, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Welcome to our little forum!

The scabbard mounts look modern Indian to me (better pictures would help) as well as the velvet condition.

I have not quite seen these from the Balkans, but I do agree with Khanjar 1 on them being from the Ottoman, Mughal, and Persian empires.

Again more pictures would be helpful.

I do think the scabbard is not old because the wood you can see on the inside looks very fresh and white. Any specific pictures you would like to see?
Thank you!

21st September 2018, 04:46 AM	#1
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	Do I see "tears" in the hilt. Was that ever a traditional feature?

21st September 2018, 05:48 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Welcome to our little forum! The scabbard mounts look modern Indian to me (better pictures would help) as well as the velvet condition. I have not quite seen these from the Balkans, but I do agree with Khanjar 1 on them being from the Ottoman, Mughal, and Persian empires. Again more pictures would be helpful.