Indian dagger?

Norman McCormick · 6th February 2009, 07:44 PM

Hi Tim,
I really like the dagger, things that are made to use rather than decorate always, to me, seem to have a bit extra in the interest department. Although I'm not particularly knowledgeable I would think the blade has a somewhat Indian appearance and the grip looks to have some aspects of styling akin to pieces found closer to Ottoman influences. Reminds me a bit of this knife with regard to origin as it also appeared to have stylistic input from several regions. I wouldn't have minded at all adding your latest aquisition to my collection.
My Regards,
Norman.

Tim Simmons · 6th February 2009, 08:00 PM

I would think it is most probably from Turkmen nomads. Thier influence can be found in Persia/Afghanistan, most often in carpet design and the two areas were the recipient of British protection????

6th February 2009, 07:44 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	Hi Tim, I really like the dagger, things that are made to use rather than decorate always, to me, seem to have a bit extra in the interest department. Although I'm not particularly knowledgeable I would think the blade has a somewhat Indian appearance and the grip looks to have some aspects of styling akin to pieces found closer to Ottoman influences. Reminds me a bit of this knife with regard to origin as it also appeared to have stylistic input from several regions. I wouldn't have minded at all adding your latest aquisition to my collection. My Regards, Norman. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 6th February 2009 at 08:16 PM.

6th February 2009, 08:00 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	I would think it is most probably from Turkmen nomads. Thier influence can be found in Persia/Afghanistan, most often in carpet design and the two areas were the recipient of British protection????