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ariel · 31st January 2008, 12:53 PM

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=ashura
This is an older thread by Kirill: the most cogent and subtle discussion of the origins of Qaddara.
The one in question in this thread looks newer to me and Iranian in origin, rather than Caucasian. I cannot ID the mark, unfortunately; it likely holds the key. However, the configuration of the fullers and the metal decorations of the handle push me to the "Iranian" side of the Arax River.

31st January 2008, 12:53 PM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=ashura This is an older thread by Kirill: the most cogent and subtle discussion of the origins of Qaddara. The one in question in this thread looks newer to me and Iranian in origin, rather than Caucasian. I cannot ID the mark, unfortunately; it likely holds the key. However, the configuration of the fullers and the metal decorations of the handle push me to the "Iranian" side of the Arax River.