Middle Asian (?) dagger for identification

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Gonzoadler

your dagger is indeed persian and called Zirah Bouk. This kind of weapon was developed for penetrating chainmails or other lighter armours.
The age is difficult to estimate for me, maybe around 1900. Take a look, if there is a date in persian letters hidden in the gold koftgari.

Hello Robin,

This was very fast! Thank you very much. Like I said before, it's not mine, it belongs to a friend.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Any guess if the blade could be wootz?

[kai]

Hello Detlef,

Any guess if the blade could be wootz?

Very tough to tell in the current state - I think you need an exploratory etch.

Often these blade are made from laminated steel.

Regards,
Kai

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Very tough to tell in the current state - I think you need an exploratory etch.

Often these blade are made from laminated steel.

Hello Kai,

Thank you. My friend got in a batch without knowing what it was. I've told him that it is from the Middle East, mot probably Persian. But my knowledge for this part of the world is very limited.

Regards.
Detlef