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Bought during lockdown from an online vendor, the first pics are from the seller.
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Once it arrived, I dropped the whole thing into Evaporust for 24 hours, rinsed it thoroughly, gave it a good go with WD40 and cleaned the blade with fine wet and dry paper, and then gave it a go over with a good quality oil,....Kurobara brand.
It looks very much in the Bichaq style, but with a very plain horn hilt and a multi fullered blade that reminds me of some of the Central Asian stuff. |
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By the style of the scabbard hanging, the characteristic crescent-shaped markings at the ends of the fullers and the shape of the blade, I would assume the northeastern region of Turkey. I would name this knife Surmene
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Well, then I would definitely be right
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so my confirmation is not relevant anymore after 2 forum giants' decision !
![]() neverthelss a very nice dagger, bichaq ! my compliments; also for restauring it into its former beauty !!! by the way Saracen: couldn't send you a pb as your mailbox apparantly is overloaded.. ![]() |
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Hi, Gunar. Sorry. PM is now available. I'm always glad to get a message from you.
David R, this is a very beautiful knife, I always like their aggressive, "predatory" blade shape. There is some special charisma in these knives. |
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Thank you! Sorry for the late reply.... I went into hospital a few days after posting this piece and am still catching up.
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Glad to see you here again, David. Take care of yourself.
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