what is this ?

Ren Ren · 18th May 2021, 11:58 PM

This knife shape and style of decoration took place throughout the 20th century. But silver in the USSR was used in accordance with strict rules - the state assay mark was required. Therefore, I assume that the knife was made before such rules took effect in the Uzbek SSR.

Saracen · 19th May 2021, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ren Ren

This knife shape and style of decoration took place throughout the 20th century. But silver in the USSR was used in accordance with strict rules - the state assay mark was required. Therefore, I assume that the knife was made before such rules took effect in the Uzbek SSR.

I agree, but with one caveat

specifically this shape of the blade with a raised tip has its own name: Kayiki pchak (not sure if the transliteration is correct)

18th May 2021, 11:58 PM	#1
Ren Ren Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 379	This knife shape and style of decoration took place throughout the 20th century. But silver in the USSR was used in accordance with strict rules - the state assay mark was required. Therefore, I assume that the knife was made before such rules took effect in the Uzbek SSR.