the plot thickens
Tim,
Crosshatch scoring is what is used to hold koftgari in place therefore the blade may not have been made from a file but rather scored by local craftsmen prior to the koftgari application. Given the presence of the crosshatch below the silver, this explanation seems quite plausable. I have asked the respondants to a bowie knife thread started by Titus Pullo to lend their expertise here. I have a feeling that their expertise will provide a positive ID.
Sincerely,
RobT
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