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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2025, 04:06 PM
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Views: 8,040
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Dear gentlemen, Thank you for your...

Dear gentlemen,

Thank you for your straightforward answers — I completely agree. I have pretty much the same feelings. This forum is a great platform for intellectual engagement, and while I enjoy...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2025, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,040
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Collectibles or Cultural Heritage?

Dear forum members,

I’d like to share a few reflections prompted by a recent article I read on Open OBJET. The featured object there is quite interesting and may be part of a broader trend: pieces...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2025, 05:38 PM
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Views: 7,203
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Dear Jim, These blades are commonly found on...

Dear Jim,

These blades are commonly found on both Ottoman and Caucasian swords and can be roughly dated to the period between the 1820s and 1860s, although use in later periods is also possible...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2025, 04:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,694
Posted By Turkoman.khan
New Horizons for the Katar of Bundi

Dear community,

I’d like to draw your attention to an interesting series of research articles by Peter Dekker on the OBJET platform (links below). Personally, I believe this is a very important...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2025, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,203
Posted By Turkoman.khan
On the Aggregation of Caucasian Shashkas and Sabres on OBJET.art

Dear friends,

In case some of you haven't subscribed to the Open OBJET newsletter and missed the excitement — here's a long-anticipated leap forward in building the largest database dedicated to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th July 2025, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,648
Posted By Turkoman.khan
A new article on Central Asian shashkas

Hi everyone!
I know many of you have already signed up for free on OBJET.art and are enjoying the fast-growing database of Indian, Caucasian, and Central Asian arms — along with exclusive content:...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2025, 08:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,453
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Open OBJET platform. The launch of a new segment focused on Caucasian Arms.

Dear friends,

For those of you who haven’t been following the growing database dedicated to Oriental arms on the Open OBJET platform, there’s an exciting update — the launch of a new segment...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2025, 05:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,074
Posted By Turkoman.khan
New Treasures on OBJET: Central Asian Swords Now Featured!

Hi everyone,

From personal experience, I know that many of you are already using the OBJET platform, which has been steadily expanding its content on Oriental arms and armour. It now offers access...
Forum: Swap Forum 5th March 2025, 04:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,274
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Collection Philippe Missillier

Dear friends,

I know many of us are eagerly anticipating the outstanding Collection Philippe Missillier sale at Giquello, Paris, on March 6-7, 2025.

If you haven’t seen the details yet, take a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2025, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 56,073
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hi Sakalord Do you have the book "Edged...

Hi Sakalord

Do you have the book "Edged Weapons of Afghanistan"?
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25281

I think in this book you will see examples typical for Afghanistan.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2025, 05:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 40,723
Posted By Turkoman.khan
A new resource and database dedicated to Oriental arms and armour.

Dear Community,

I'm excited to introduce a new resource and database dedicated to Oriental arms and armour. Today, the first segment—Katar daggers—has gone live! Even at this early stage, it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2025, 05:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 66,088
Posted By Turkoman.khan
I hope I am not breaking the forum rules by...

I hope I am not breaking the forum rules by suggesting that it would be best to contact the exhibition organizers:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2025, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 66,088
Posted By Turkoman.khan
“Might and Magnificence” exhibition catalogue

Yesterday I received a wonderful gift from my friends in Hong Kong. The "Might and Magnificence” exhibition catalogue. It a full-colour illustrated 450 page production with essays by scholars on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,077
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello Sakalord364 I believe that an original...

Hello Sakalord364

I believe that an original shamshir from Afghanistan from the late 19th century was used, which was "improved" with modern engraving.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2024, 06:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 44,317
Posted By Turkoman.khan
I can confirm that these are excellent books....

I can confirm that these are excellent books. Almost all of them are in my library, thanks to my friends. The only thing is, here are two books that they did not advise me to buy. They do not contain...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2024, 06:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 44,317
Posted By Turkoman.khan
In fact, Rivkin’s book, or rather its prequel,...

In fact, Rivkin’s book, or rather its prequel, was published in Russia in 2012. Probably, then Rivkin did not yet risk publishing a book for an English-speaking audience :) I made friends from Russia...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2024, 05:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 44,317
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Of course, everyone has their own preferences....

Of course, everyone has their own preferences. Rivkin's book is more modern and covers Caucasian items from a variety of collections. Astvatsaturyan’s book was written from the collection of only one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 44,317
Posted By Turkoman.khan
My friend from Russia sent me book Chechen Arms....

My friend from Russia sent me book Chechen Arms. Author Isa Askhabov.
The book is in two languages: Russian and English.

Also a great book:
Yuri Miller, Caucasian Arms from the State Hermitage...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 53,652
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello, kronckew This is definitely not...

Hello, kronckew

This is definitely not pesh-kabz.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 49,964
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Perhaps it says here: انشاءاللہ It sounds...

Perhaps it says here: انشاءاللہ
It sounds like: "inshallah"
It can be translated as: “everything is the will of God”
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 49,964
Posted By Turkoman.khan
I'm sorry my friend. Unfortunately, it is not...

I'm sorry my friend. Unfortunately, it is not clear what is written...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 53,652
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Excellent pesh-kabz. Congratulations. I think...

Excellent pesh-kabz. Congratulations.
I think the old handle was replaced with a new one in the 20th century
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 45,322
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello, my friend. Yes this is correct

Hello, my friend. Yes this is correct
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 45,322
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello, Hagard I think your version is correct. ...

Hello, Hagard
I think your version is correct.
Best Regards
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 45,322
Posted By Turkoman.khan
Hello. The inscription is most likely the name of...

Hello. The inscription is most likely the name of the owner:
"صاحب منزى خان" (Sahib Khaan Manji)
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