Help With An Arabic Kindjal Inscription Please....

[CharlesS]

I am hoping one of our Arabic speakers will be kind enough to translate the inscription on the rear of the chape of this kindjal.

Thanks in advance!

[Kubur]

at least the date
1228/1813
:)

[Oliver Pinchot]

It reads,

Work of Rajab 12?8 Year
Owner Harsin Ibn Aslan Bek

The third digit does not appear to be a 2. It is likelier a reversed 6, giving a date of 1268 (1851/52,) which is more consistent with the form and decoration than an early 19th century date. Just above the inscription is a family mark or tamga.

[CharlesS]

Thanks so much guys....very helpful!