Karud and kindjal, goodbye
 

My collection has grown and space is limited, so I have to say goodbye to these two pieces.

1. An antique kindjal from Caucasus like no other (and I have seen plenty :) ). Blade has been etched to imitate Damascus. But the strange part is the scabbard that is brass in most of the front side :confused: (with filigree etc) and a layer of silver in the back side (with niello etc). I cannot understand why it is like this, but I suppose that it was matter of the owner’s taste. Scabbard tip ball is replaced. It has a signature but I never tried to decipher it. Blade 35cm. Total 48cm. Price $260. Free shipping.

2. A very big karud (big kard) from Afganistan with wootz Damascus blade with T section. Floral engraving on the blade. Very old and very thick ivory on hilt. The ivory has a fine color and it looks cracked but it is not. Original leather scabbard with frog and big steel tip. Recently a similar piece but with plain horn hilt sold in Czerny’s auction for 800 euros (plus 20% buyer premium). Blade 32.5cm. Total 51cm. Price $790. Free shipping.

Kindjal is sold. I am happy that it goes to a famous collection :D

Bargain
 

Karud price is falling to $720 including free registered shipping. Last chance :D

I'll buy the Karud, if it's still available. Please let me know. Thanks