New Kilij

ariel · 17th June 2005, 09:55 PM

Just got it. It is very heavy, with silver /old leather scabbard and very bulbous rhino handle. The blade has minimal superficial pitting and narrow Yelman (truly sharp false edge), what is usually described as characteristic of old Kilijes. However, the fuller structure looks more Persian/Georgian/ Afghani, especially the three narrow fullers "stacked" in the middle. No inscription at all, no markings of any kind. It has a very old knot, that looks kind of Arabian. The crossguard is free and I cannot find any hole in it for the usual little nail.
Questions:
1. What is the origin of this Kilij?
2. Likely age?
3. Any locality for this particular kind of silverwork?
4. Any thoughts on the knot?
5. How to secure the crossguard and how to stabilize a (minimally) wobbly handle?
6. Any other comments, suggestions, ideas?

17th June 2005, 09:55 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	New Kilij Just got it. It is very heavy, with silver /old leather scabbard and very bulbous rhino handle. The blade has minimal superficial pitting and narrow Yelman (truly sharp false edge), what is usually described as characteristic of old Kilijes. However, the fuller structure looks more Persian/Georgian/ Afghani, especially the three narrow fullers "stacked" in the middle. No inscription at all, no markings of any kind. It has a very old knot, that looks kind of Arabian. The crossguard is free and I cannot find any hole in it for the usual little nail. Questions: 1. What is the origin of this Kilij? 2. Likely age? 3. Any locality for this particular kind of silverwork? 4. Any thoughts on the knot? 5. How to secure the crossguard and how to stabilize a (minimally) wobbly handle? 6. Any other comments, suggestions, ideas? Attached Images