Kindjal.

David R · 13th July 2015, 10:21 PM

There is not really a lot to say about this one yet. I was able to buy it at a recent Antique Arms Fair at a decent price, and I am happy with it. It is a big piece, with plain mounts of natural horn and plain iron. The blade is a nice shape with a long point and signs of sharpening during it's working life. Surface rust, but little or no pitting..... I am looking forward to what is revealed as I clean it, wootz, pattern welded or shear steel, or even plain.
I was really pleased to get this one, I had a decent plain Kindjal that went missing from storage some years ago, so it is nice to get a replacement. I like the plain solid items, they always feel like they are more "authentic" which is daft I know, and if I had the money I would leap at a pretty item, but I think most of you know what I mean.... Comments welcome.... Ps, it is laid next to a yardstick marked in inches, so is 62.5 cm total length (for those unfamiliar with Imperial).

David R · 26th July 2015, 08:55 PM

Here we are after the first lot of cleaning. Next up a widow polish and an etch to see if it worth taking it much further.

David R · 29th July 2015, 05:58 PM

Better photo's, without the glare.

David R · 4th October 2017, 08:18 PM

Has anyone ever stripped one of these down for a full clean/conservation. I am wondering whether to do this, or if I risk damaging the piece.

TVV · 4th October 2017, 08:22 PM

Nice kindjal David! I personally do not see any benefit to disassembling the hilt, only downsides.

mariusgmioc · 4th October 2017, 08:28 PM

Definitely would not recommend disassembling it.

I think you alredy did a fine job and if it were mine, I would keep it like this.

Sajen · 4th October 2017, 09:20 PM

Agree!

David R · 4th October 2017, 09:22 PM

Thanks. I will keep it as it is, and just oil it as needed.

13th July 2015, 10:21 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Kindjal. There is not really a lot to say about this one yet. I was able to buy it at a recent Antique Arms Fair at a decent price, and I am happy with it. It is a big piece, with plain mounts of natural horn and plain iron. The blade is a nice shape with a long point and signs of sharpening during it's working life. Surface rust, but little or no pitting..... I am looking forward to what is revealed as I clean it, wootz, pattern welded or shear steel, or even plain. I was really pleased to get this one, I had a decent plain Kindjal that went missing from storage some years ago, so it is nice to get a replacement. I like the plain solid items, they always feel like they are more "authentic" which is daft I know, and if I had the money I would leap at a pretty item, but I think most of you know what I mean.... Comments welcome.... Ps, it is laid next to a yardstick marked in inches, so is 62.5 cm total length (for those unfamiliar with Imperial). Attached Images Last edited by David R; 14th July 2015 at 08:41 AM.

26th July 2015, 08:55 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Here we are after the first lot of cleaning. Next up a widow polish and an etch to see if it worth taking it much further. Attached Images

29th July 2015, 05:58 PM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Better photo's, without the glare. Attached Images

4th October 2017, 08:18 PM	#4
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Has anyone ever stripped one of these down for a full clean/conservation. I am wondering whether to do this, or if I risk damaging the piece.

4th October 2017, 08:22 PM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,624	Nice kindjal David! I personally do not see any benefit to disassembling the hilt, only downsides.

4th October 2017, 08:28 PM	#6
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,903	Definitely would not recommend disassembling it. I think you alredy did a fine job and if it were mine, I would keep it like this.

4th October 2017, 09:20 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Agree!

4th October 2017, 09:22 PM	#8
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Thanks. I will keep it as it is, and just oil it as needed.