Interesting small Indo Persian ? knife

thinreadline · 21st August 2017, 10:46 AM

Was given a couple of items this week by someone who knows this is my interest . This is a rather nice knife , length across the curve 28 cm ,, cylindrical handle . Oddly the sharp edge is the top ( non serrated ) edge . I am assuming it is Indo Persian but any observations would be most welcome.

ariel · 21st August 2017, 01:28 PM

If you turn it upside down, it will look like Laz Bichaq:-)

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 21st August 2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

If you turn it upside down, it will look like Laz Bichaq:-)

I leave it to Ariel to lead the charge on this one and only need to introduce http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002625.html as the start point...

Ian · 22nd August 2017, 04:15 PM

Hi TRL:

That is an interesting knife. Can you tell us whether the silver(?) decoration on the blade is koftgari work? If so, then your Indian attribution seems likely. Recurved blades do occur in northern India, although the hilt is atypical.

It looks a rather fanciful piece and perhaps not very old.

Ian.

thinreadline · 22nd August 2017, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Hi TRL:

That is an interesting knife. Can you tell us whether the silver(?) decoration on the blade is koftgari work? If so, then your Indian attribution seems likely. Recurved blades do occur in northern India, although the hilt is atypical.

It looks a rather fanciful piece and perhaps not very old.

Ian.

the decoration is deeply incised and blackened but it is not koftgari work and yes I do agree the hilt is odd but seems stylistically in keeping with the rest .

Battara · 22nd August 2017, 11:19 PM

I'm with Ian - I like it as a new custom piece using older styles and techniques.

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thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	Interesting small Indo Persian ? knife Was given a couple of items this week by someone who knows this is my interest . This is a rather nice knife , length across the curve 28 cm ,, cylindrical handle . Oddly the sharp edge is the top ( non serrated ) edge . I am assuming it is Indo Persian but any observations would be most welcome. Attached Images

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ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	If you turn it upside down, it will look like Laz Bichaq:-)

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Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,197	Hi TRL: That is an interesting knife. Can you tell us whether the silver(?) decoration on the blade is koftgari work? If so, then your Indian attribution seems likely. Recurved blades do occur in northern India, although the hilt is atypical. It looks a rather fanciful piece and perhaps not very old. Ian.

22nd August 2017, 11:19 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I'm with Ian - I like it as a new custom piece using older styles and techniques.