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Hi
my latest acquisition! beautiful Kard Ivory grips Wootz blade Does anyone know where this type of knife was manufactured? distinguish the type of fittings is unknown to me, someone they can place geographically? fit sheath and blade from the moderate time together? welcome to all ideas. Greetings Chregu |
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that is a nice knife! I once heard a tip from a german dealer: when the back of the blade has a lengthwise 'crack', the blade is likely to be forged in Alwar. The 'fold' is due to the forging of the wootz ingot.
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The blade is definitely Wootz, no lines on the back of the blade.
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I agree definitely wootz and a stunning dagger.
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Chregu, this is Afghani or Central Asian kard, and possibly Turkmen. The red material is likely later replacement. These usually have longer sheaths which fit the handle almost completely, leaving only 1/3 of it out, so the scabbard's core could be later addition. You may determine the age of wooden sheath core by inspecting the condition of wood. The fittings are old, late 19/early 20 C.
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Nice Perisan kard with wootz damascus blade.
The blade is (much) older than the sheath in my novice eyes. |
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wootz
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Hi
many thanks for all the answers. is clear to me, are from which region the knife must. My question is that I have not answered the scabbard fittings are not typical for me central Asia. Where are they? Greetings Chregu |
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The kards on above picture are Persian (or Indo-Persian). Pay close attention to details, and you'll learn the difference. |
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Hi Alex
I know I've got a lot to learn! because I knives and daggers from around the world gather, I will probably never be a specialist and am always angewiesen.smile to help. therefore, many thanks for your help. gruss Chregu |
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