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[stephen wood]

...many thanks for your help - are there any illustrations of this type being worn? Any suggestions as to a likely period?

[kronckew]

probably worn in a basic black leather covered wood scabbard thrust thru the belt or sash. mine was dated to somewhere in the 19th c. someone said early 19th, but i think later...

(couldn't find any bulgarian karakulak wearers illustrations or photos yet.)

[TVV]

The scabbards are usually wooden, with a few crude iron or brass bands holding them together and often not covered by leather. Those likely date to the second half of the 19th - early 20th century.

Teodor

[TVV]

Here is a picture of two kulak knives of the longer "fighter" variety with scabbards, showing that these knives did not really have elaborate dress.

Teodor