Check this one out. Some attribution errors and some junk, but overall, very nice examples of Shashkas and kindjals, , many from the Imperial Family.
Also, the best examples of Central Asian weapons I know!
In English!!!
http://www.ozon.ru/context/detail/id/2680936/
I just got info from the publisher that PayPal is accepted, and the total ( with S&H) is only $75. I cannot vouch for that, but just relay info.
Their contact info is here:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5673
Another hint: Go for Astvatsaturyan 2nd edition: much bigger, color pics. The firet one is thin, poor paper, low quality B&W. It is out of print, and one can only occasionally see it through Russian dealers. They will make you pay, though...
Otherwise, I am in full agreement re. Askhabov and Miller. Artzi has it for sale on his site, very reasonable price
http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=313
Don't say I did not give you good ideas about New Year presents for your spouses and loved ones ( there may be a distinction)
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