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Possibly Bulgarian? Karakulak? Comments and any other info appreciated. Thanks.
The Auctioneer kept saying I was from UK and the other bidder was from Bulgaria. If he's one of our members, sorry, but ![]() Sadly, no scabbard, blade appears rusty but not pitted. Tiny bit of tip gone. Unusual brass bolster/tunkou finger ring as part of the grip. Wood slab sides. 62 cm. overall. Will be doing a bit of cleaning & active rust/verdigris removal. Will post better pics after... |
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...Reminds me of my Espada Ancha.
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It does not look like any of the shepherds' knives coming out of Bulgaria. I have no idea where it is from, but the ring is very unusual and interesting.
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There may be some markings or decorations under the rust. Hopefully, they will survive cleaning.
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That finger ring has a very "German" look to me, as in influence or ethnicity. Pandour yatagan anyone?
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It arrived a day or so ago.
Blade is 51 cm. LOA is 62 cm. Weight is 715gm. feels heavy. Flat spine, no false edge/yelman. No fullers. No apparent engraving yet. One stamp that is a bit indistinct. small ear yat grip, black horn (i.e. karakulak) rivets/ bolster/tonku/ring are brass or bronze. Brushed off loose red stuff and verdigris. stamp area appears to have a very turkish looking stamp, but can't tell yet. VBit more cleaning then oiling to do. Pics: |
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Bit more cleaning around the blade stamp mark
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Slightly better HDR 'macro' photo of stamp:
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