Bichaq from where?

[David R]

Bought during lockdown from an online vendor, the first pics are from the seller.

[David R]

Once it arrived, I dropped the whole thing into Evaporust for 24 hours, rinsed it thoroughly, gave it a good go with WD40 and cleaned the blade with fine wet and dry paper, and then gave it a go over with a good quality oil,....Kurobara brand.
It looks very much in the Bichaq style, but with a very plain horn hilt and a multi fullered blade that reminds me of some of the Central Asian stuff.

[Saracen]

By the style of the scabbard hanging, the characteristic crescent-shaped markings at the ends of the fullers and the shape of the blade, I would assume the northeastern region of Turkey. I would name this knife Surmene

[Sajen]

I would name this knife Surmene

I am not an expert in any way but would agree! :D

[Saracen]

Well, then I would definitely be right :D

[gp]

Well, then I would definitely be right :D

so my confirmation is not relevant anymore after 2 forum giants' decision !:)

neverthelss a very nice dagger, bichaq ! my compliments; also for restauring it into its former beauty !!!

by the way Saracen: couldn't send you a pb as your mailbox apparantly is overloaded..:cool:

[Saracen]

Hi, Gunar. Sorry. PM is now available. I'm always glad to get a message from you.

David R, this is a very beautiful knife, I always like their aggressive, "predatory" blade shape.
There is some special charisma in these knives.

[David R]

Thank you! Sorry for the late reply.... I went into hospital a few days after posting this piece and am still catching up.

[Saracen]

Glad to see you here again, David. Take care of yourself.