Curious about a Kard

CharlesS · 20th July 2006, 08:07 PM

I am really intrigued by this unusual kard dagger I recently acquired. The blade is superb. The fittings are of average quality except for some of the wire work.

I am curious where this one is from??? The dress looks just a little Cretan or Greek, except for the chape which looks typically Central Asian.

The quality of the blade suggests Persian work. So, at the moment I am leaning towards a Central Asian origin, maybe Turkmen??

....so I am open to any opinions on the origin of this piece!!

Thanks in advance for any input.

20th July 2006, 08:07 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	Curious about a Kard I am really intrigued by this unusual kard dagger I recently acquired. The blade is superb. The fittings are of average quality except for some of the wire work. I am curious where this one is from??? The dress looks just a little Cretan or Greek, except for the chape which looks typically Central Asian. The quality of the blade suggests Persian work. So, at the moment I am leaning towards a Central Asian origin, maybe Turkmen?? ....so I am open to any opinions on the origin of this piece!! Thanks in advance for any input. Attached Images