I think it's a kindjal

[Sajen]

Hello,

need the help from knowledge members. I think it's a kindjal but the blade look a little bit strange to my eyes and I think it's not extremly old but it look also not like a "tourist" dagger. Is someone able to enlighten me? I have only this picture, sorry.

Thank you in advance,
Detlef

[VANDOO]

OOPS

[VANDOO]

THEY STILL MAKE SOMETHING LIKE THIS IN AFGHANASTAN IN VARYING QUALITIES. THEY STILL USE THEM LOCALLY BUT TROOPS DO BRING THEM BACK AS SOUVINEERS. I AM NOT SURE WHAT THEY CALL THEM THERE BUT IT MAY NOT BE KINDJAL AT ANY RATE I DON'T THINK IT IS A RUSSIAN KINDJAL. BUT I COULD BE WRONG

[Sajen]

Hello Barry,

thank you very much! I know nothing about kindjals but think that the blades have normally a fuller which this blade don't have so I am unsure and let me ask. On the other hand this dagger don't look like a tourist piece of any sort and the blade seems good worked. I really would like to know more about this piece and hope that someone will be able to tell me more.

Regards,
Detlef