Kindjal (qama) for Restoration

[RobT]

Martin Lubojacky,

Interesting. Is the center fuller on both sides? When I have seen old blades, the long center fullers are usually off center and offset from one another. How common is it to see centered and aligned fullers on old blades?

Sincerely,
RobT

[Martin Lubojacky]

The central fuller is on both sides and is identical. This type is probably not as common as symmetrically distributed multiple (triple) grooves. But you are right, asymmetrical single offset fullers are probably the most common. If you enter "kindjal"or qama in the search engine, you will see lots of examples (also without fullers).

[Martin Lubojacky]

Please, would it be possible for knowledgeable and experienced colleagues to try translating the inscription on the blade and converting the date into the Gregorian calendar?
Does anyone happen to have photographs of scabbards of this type of qama?

[Ian]

Originally Posted by Martin Lubojacky

Please, would it be possible for knowledgeable and experienced colleagues to try translating the inscription on the blade and converting the date into the Gregorian calendar? ...

Martin, I think you need to show better pictures for a translation, with close ups of the writing and date.

Regards, Ian

[francantolin]

Hello,
Really nice,
Yes please put some close up pictures of the blade

[Oriental Armament Collection]

A very beautiful sword

[Martin Lubojacky]

It’s not possible at the moment. I’m working abroad and my collection is at home, so I’ll get back to it in the summer during my vacation.

[Martin Lubojacky]

I am sending enlarged details of the text – cropped sections from the original photograph – and would like to ask colleagues-forumites again for help with the translation and determining the corresponding Gregorian date...