[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by estcrh

I have read that there are some craftsmen in India who can still produce high level work, the kind that we would like to own even if completely new, I have also heard that this work is extremely expensive and time consuming, I would imagine that there is a waiting list and most pieces are sold before we would ever see them.

Here is an example made by an Indian named "Soni".
https://www.flickr.com/photos/379581...57621960200756
https://www.pinterest.com/sbikaner/fine-crafts/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmRoyXwlSDw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXnSWOujXyw

Thank you very much for the info!

I know there are exceptional craftsmen in India that can produce exceptional work. Just didn't find myself, any.

And didn't see any nicely chiseled blades coming out of their recent production either.

However, I keep looking!

As with regards to the "Mughal" Khanjar in your photos... I guess it's an antique Persian wootz blade with a new Indian Mughal style hilt.