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drac2k
16th January 2014, 10:14 PM
This is what I believe to be a Greek or Balkan Knife : I also found a similar knife ascribed to being from Crete. It is well made and the 7" blade is hollow ground, almost giving the spine a "T," back .The end of the blade has a clip point.
The handle appears to be made of horn.The scabbard is leather, sewn up the side with metal thread and it appears to have a dragon or fish motif on the end.
Any comments towards the origin and age would be appreciated.
Thanks

Battara
17th January 2014, 12:45 AM
This is Cretan in origin.

drac2k
17th January 2014, 02:27 AM
Thanks; any idea on the age of the item ???

eftihis
17th January 2014, 06:10 PM
arround 1890-1910

drac2k
17th January 2014, 07:48 PM
Thanks for the information.