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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,980
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Hancers and yatagans

The word "hancer" is modern Turkish and just means a dagger. It is from Arabic "khanjar," and is pronounced "HON-jer." Academically, it is used to distinguish Ottoman daggers from others.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2016, 04:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,264
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Dave, since your question addresses form, I think...

Dave, since your question addresses form, I think it would be useful to include a Murut hilt as well.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,429
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Definitely Lapp. First half of the 20th century. ...

Definitely Lapp. First half of the 20th century.
Not sure if the Lapps made cribbage boards. This is a scabbard, in any case.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 22,259
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The tufek is absolutely missing the butt.

The tufek is absolutely missing the butt.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st August 2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,913
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
This striker was handwrought (the layering in...

This striker was handwrought (the layering in evident) and then hardened. 1750-1800 is a reasonable time span.
Interestingly, in the 20th century, molds of these strikers were made and cast
in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2016, 12:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 29,097
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Your pesh qabz dates in the first half of the...

Your pesh qabz dates in the first half of the 18th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2016, 03:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,957
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The dagger is Persian, latter 18th century. At...

The dagger is Persian, latter 18th century. At some point, it found its way to the Ottoman Empire where the hilt was reworked. The scabbard is Ottoman and was added in the latter 19th century. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 22,767
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Yes, Persian. The bipod is after market, probably...

Yes, Persian. The bipod is after market, probably Afghan.
There was a strong European presence there during the first half of the 19th century. British, French, and to a lesser degree, Russian...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,180
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Istanbul was the seat of government and the...

Istanbul was the seat of government and the cultural center of the Ottoman Empire. As in any capital, quality of workmanship was highly competitive, and therefore typically of excellent quality....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,180
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
This is Ottoman work, probably made in Istanbul;...

This is Ottoman work, probably made in Istanbul; what is visible in the photo is a crescent surrounded by stars, together with a Greek "M" and the date 1221 a.h. (1805/6 c.e.) and the usual dots and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,684
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Very nice example, Benny

Very nice example, Benny
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th July 2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 22,767
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Eric, that one probably is Caucasian but without...

Eric, that one probably is Caucasian but without examining it in hand it's not a certainty.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 22,767
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
This is actually Persian, Eric. How to tell?...

This is actually Persian, Eric.
How to tell? It's difficult. The Persian form was adopted early on in the Caucasus, the primary differences being that the butt *generally* (but not invariably)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 10:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,244
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
It's Ottoman; it was probably made in Western...

It's Ottoman; it was probably made in Western Asia, but Eastern Europe is as likely. The grips are a recognizable form, generally dating from the last quarter of the 17th century to the first quarter...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2016, 12:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,559
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
La tahqur nafsak, ya Ibrahim! Your contributions...

La tahqur nafsak, ya Ibrahim! Your contributions to this forum are far more numerous than my own.
This compact variety of scissor with the loops wrought inline is often kept inside the qalamdan or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,559
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Nice acquisition, Charles! This is Ottoman...

Nice acquisition, Charles!
This is Ottoman work from the first half of the 19th century.
It was typically carried as part of a calligrapher or scribe's kit.
Since many were itinerant, travelling...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2016, 06:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 34,735
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I think Timo answered the question quite...

I think Timo answered the question quite concisely above.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 34,735
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Strictly speaking, a fuller is a depression which...

Strictly speaking, a fuller is a depression which is forged into the blade with a fullering tool. Anything cut or ground into the blade following rough forging by mechanical means is called a groove.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,838
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
The first one is a full-sized yataghan which was...

The first one is a full-sized yataghan which was shortened at some point. It is dated 1250 (1834/5 c.e.) As Teodor suggested, it is likely Greek work. The scabbard is more generically Ottoman, a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,403
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
You're right, it's Georgian work in the...

You're right, it's Georgian work in the Circassian style.
Probably 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Nice example
Forum: Swap Forum 19th May 2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,449
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Dear Forum Members! THE SALE IS UPON US! ...

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,989
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
Beautiful acquisition, Charles. Nicest of my...

Beautiful acquisition, Charles. Nicest of my experience.
Forum: Swap Forum 13th May 2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,449
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
MAY 21ST AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ARMS & ARMOR SALE!

Dear Forum Members,



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This sale offers some highly sought-after examples, including a fine...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,840
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I'd place it in the 18th century. The grips are...

I'd place it in the 18th century. The grips are antler, not bone.
Nice example, shows all the characteristic grace of the type.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2016, 02:29 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 92,131
Posted By Oliver Pinchot
I'm with Mahratt, I like to see supporting...

I'm with Mahratt, I like to see supporting examples whenever possible.

This photo is from a 1903 edition of National Geographic, commemorating the Delhi Durbar held in that year, which celebrated...
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