Need help with this Kindjal

[G. Wild]

Hello. I am new to this forum and I'm just looking for a bit of information. I acquired this dagger about twenty years ago when I was traveling in Turkey. Since then the only thing that I have learned about it is that it’s called a Kindjal. Does anyone have any good information on this particular knife? I haven’t seen another like it, but it does have a makers mark. Of course, I have never seen that mark on any other kindjal. Anyone with a little information of any kind will all be much appreciated. (Even bad news)
Thank you.

[ariel]

Any pictures?

[G. Wild]

Sorry about not having the pictures uploaded. My bad. But I think I fixed that so here they are. Hope this works.

[ariel]

My guess it is relatively modern, Turkish.

[ward]

Agreed. But with an old blade

[G. Wild]

Thanks for your thoughts. I had a feeling that the blade was old, it has some blood pitting at the base and the stamp looked original, but I wasn’t too sure about the sheath and the handle. Oh well. Thanks again for your help.

Guy.