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14th February 2023, 12:43 PM | #1 |
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May i ask you a question Dmitry. You are visibly sure that this knife is from Bukhara; did it come to you with no further info ?
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14th February 2023, 12:57 PM | #2 |
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Has already some of you guys commented on the handle being longer than the blade ? Interesting ... and noteworthy !
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15th February 2023, 12:30 PM | #3 | |
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Hello Fernando,
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It certainly looks like a strong grip was intended here! Regards, Kai |
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14th February 2023, 01:42 PM | #4 | |
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But since now I am seriously and deeply studying the armss and armor of the khanates of Central Asia, I am 200% sure that this small sickle is from Central Asia and, to be completely precise, it is undoubtedly from Bukhara (the decor of the sickle just "screams" about it) |
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14th February 2023, 01:45 PM | #5 |
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I get it.
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14th February 2023, 09:08 PM | #6 |
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Opium knife, for scoring the Poppy head to collect the sap? Or to chop up the raw Opium.
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14th February 2023, 09:22 PM | #7 | |
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The British museum has one (very much cruder though) which shows similarities One thought though....this below is a very crude and utilitarian blade the OP is a very much fancier blade, now the average opium farmer doesn't strike me as though they could afford (or want, it is a messy business) a blade that fancy! |
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15th February 2023, 12:26 PM | #9 |
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Yes, and it's way too long and heavy for such a job!
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