New acquisition, Kindjal Dagger??? Need info please

[Will M]

I found this Kindjal dagger at an auction and the hammer price I was satisfied with (though knowing very little about these).
It looks to be of good quality with horn grip and sturdy blade with script.

I have no idea if the script is readable or just decoration.

OAL is 22 1/2" and blade is 16 7/8" long by 1 5/8" wide.

Can anyone tell me the approximate age and country of origin?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[ariel]

Northern Caucasus. Likely Chechnya. End of 19- beginning of 20 century.

[Will M]

Thanks Ariel with the ID I've been able to find it has a armour piercing blade.
Seems to be a basic dagger made for business.
Would the blade markings be a makers mark?

[ariel]

Most certainly.
This is a simple fighter, nothing decorative, all business. Locally, appearing in public without one would be equivalent to you or me going to a formal party without pants:-)