"Russian Imperial Kindjal - Bebut"

Emanuel · 14th April 2007, 01:13 AM

Hello,

Is anyone aware of an influx of curved Russian kindjals on the market? There's a dump of them on ebay, some looking old, others looking like new - all with identical pattern and scabbard. Some are listed by reputed dealers and going for heavy cash, others listed by unknowns and going for peanuts.
Is this a new wave of reproductions?

Emanuel

Emanuel · 14th April 2007, 01:19 AM

My question is answered, in one listing the seller indicates that the blade has "India" marked on it. So indeed modern repros...

Valjhun · 14th April 2007, 01:48 PM

Bebuts are heavenly faked in thoose days. They are making good copies, but still you can spot them...

Ariel would know best.

Here are the pictures of my bebut, wich I think is original.

14th April 2007, 01:13 AM	#1
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	"Russian Imperial Kindjal - Bebut" Hello, Is anyone aware of an influx of curved Russian kindjals on the market? There's a dump of them on ebay, some looking old, others looking like new - all with identical pattern and scabbard. Some are listed by reputed dealers and going for heavy cash, others listed by unknowns and going for peanuts. Is this a new wave of reproductions? Emanuel

14th April 2007, 01:48 PM	#3
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Bebuts are heavenly faked in thoose days. They are making good copies, but still you can spot them... Ariel would know best. Here are the pictures of my bebut, wich I think is original. Attached Images

14th April 2007, 01:19 AM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	My question is answered, in one listing the seller indicates that the blade has "India" marked on it. So indeed modern repros...