Twistcore Kindjal for comments.

Norman McCormick · 17th October 2010, 07:13 PM

Hi Gene,
Looks like a solid meaningful blade, what are the measurements? Is the handle horn and is the handle furniture silver or...? Kindjals are not that thick on the ground in the U.K. it would seem, I go to sales reasonably regularly never seen one yet! Not really an Empire bring back I suppose unlike Tulwars etc. Look forward to more info from the knowledgeable.
My Regards,
Norman.

Atlantia · 17th October 2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Gene,
Looks like a solid meaningful blade, what are the measurements? Is the handle horn and is the handle furniture silver or...? Kindjals are not that thick on the ground in the U.K. it would seem, I go to sales reasonably regularly never seen one yet! Not really an Empire bring back I suppose unlike Tulwars etc. Look forward to more info from the knowledgeable.
My Regards,
Norman.

Hi Norman,

Overall a shade over 59cm (not including scabbard). Blade around 45cm. Hilt slabs are horn with iron furniture.
I've seen a fair few over the years, but never a proper twistcored one.
Thanks mate

Best
Gene

TVV · 17th October 2010, 08:58 PM

Wonderful piece Gene, congratulations!

Atlantia · 17th October 2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TVV

Wonderful piece Gene, congratulations!

Cheers Mate,
Thats kind of you, means a lot

Do you have any info on this type? I see you have a Kindjal on your avatar......

TVV · 18th October 2010, 07:39 AM

I cannot add much that you do not know already, but the scabbard has a Turkish feel - the crescent with the star is one of the reasons and the other is the thin brass sheet cover.

Regards,
Teodor

Atlantia · 18th October 2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TVV

I cannot add much that you do not know already, but the scabbard has a Turkish feel - the crescent with the star is one of the reasons and the other is the thin brass sheet cover.

Regards,
Teodor

LOL! Well spotted Teodor.
I hadn't even noticed that element of the pattern.
So could this be Turkish?

Atlantia · 19th October 2010, 03:58 PM

Its a bit demoralising really. I thought this would engender some discussion but after tons of views, only a few replys. Where are all the Kindjal collectors?

17th October 2010, 07:13 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Gene, Looks like a solid meaningful blade, what are the measurements? Is the handle horn and is the handle furniture silver or...? Kindjals are not that thick on the ground in the U.K. it would seem, I go to sales reasonably regularly never seen one yet! Not really an Empire bring back I suppose unlike Tulwars etc. Look forward to more info from the knowledgeable. My Regards, Norman.

17th October 2010, 08:58 PM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	Wonderful piece Gene, congratulations!

18th October 2010, 07:39 AM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	I cannot add much that you do not know already, but the scabbard has a Turkish feel - the crescent with the star is one of the reasons and the other is the thin brass sheet cover. Regards, Teodor

19th October 2010, 03:58 PM	#7
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Its a bit demoralising really. I thought this would engender some discussion but after tons of views, only a few replys. Where are all the Kindjal collectors?