[RobT]

Ariel,

Thanks for the response. Now that you pointed it out, a tolbargi with a broken tip seems very plausible and would match the shape of the sheath at the tip. Since the blade has no fullers, I think either a kayke or tugri is unlikely. The hilt could very well be ivory. Given its condition, I really can't be sure but one would think that the owner of an ivory hilted knife would have taken better care of it. The blade steel is probably pretty good because the knife seems to have age to it and the edge appears to be close to its original profile. As you pointed out, mild steel would have been sharpened away. By the way, the site I found translated tolbargi as willow leaf.

Sincerely,
RobT