Kindjal or Qama maker's mark information requested

[laEspadaAncha]

Thank you both Gess and Ariel for your feedback, and for helping me to better understand the regional influences behind the creation of this knife. Any further input you might have would be similarly appreciated.

Regards,

Chris

[Gess]

I have to admit that the version of Ariel, more accurate.
I'm asked the Russian forum, and a very respected man confirmed Turkish origin this kinjal. Eastern Anatolia, Black Sea Turkey.
Regards.

[laEspadaAncha]

Very cool. And again, much appreciated. Maybe someday I will source a larger kindjal to keep this one company...

Now by chance would either/any of you have any idea where I can source a period-original replacement scabbard for a blade measuring 253.2 mm x 31.7 mm?

[ariel]

Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

Very cool. And again, much appreciated. Maybe someday I will source a larger kindjal to keep this one company...

Now by chance would either/any of you have any idea where I can source a period-original replacement scabbard for a blade measuring 253.2 mm x 31.7 mm?

Finding a scabbard is next to impossible. You may try this:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11153

[laEspadaAncha]

Originally Posted by ariel

Finding a scabbard is next to impossible. You may try this:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11153

Looks like that thread is only a little over a week old. Thanks for the suggestion & the link... I'm sending him a PM tonight itself.