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Picked this kindjal up from eprey. Always wanted one. Got it at a good price since it was listed as in rough shape. I don't think it was that bad here is the listing;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-RUS...72.m2749.l2649 It has asymmetrical fullers on either side as I hope the pics show. Any idea as to it being authentic and if so what the age is? Thanks. and some addition pictures; |
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I am confused: your kindjal is not the same as the one you are referring to.
Yours is unquestionably authentic, end of 19- beginning of 20 century. Likely Chechen or Daghestani. Simple working example. You may want to clean up the blade, but do not overdo it (IMHO).. you may find markings. |
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These are pictures of the handle from the seller. As you can see one side does not have the top of the rivets. Should it? Are these usually flush with the handle or should both sides be the same? It looks like they were broken off.
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I also notice the fullers are not straight, proof of very poor workmanship. Moreover, the overall condition of the kindjal is very, very poor and I don't think it's worth the effort to be restored. ![]() |
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It seems that the previous owner made an attempt to restore, but did not cope with this task. mariusgmioc wrote absolutely right about rivets.
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This is not a wood. An old buffalo horn becomes like a wood.
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