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Alex K · 15th March 2016, 06:48 PM

I recently bought this shashka. The blade certainly looks to have all the hallmarks of a shashka, but I'll have to wait until I actually receive it to inspect the blade.

The stag horn handle is my main concern; I've never seen a shashka with a handle like that before. The auction house claimed it was made in the 18th century, but it looks far newer than that. Possibly a 20th century example made for tourists?

Cheers

15th March 2016, 06:48 PM	#1
Alex K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	Is this a legit shashka? I recently bought this shashka. The blade certainly looks to have all the hallmarks of a shashka, but I'll have to wait until I actually receive it to inspect the blade. The stag horn handle is my main concern; I've never seen a shashka with a handle like that before. The auction house claimed it was made in the 18th century, but it looks far newer than that. Possibly a 20th century example made for tourists? Cheers Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 16th March 2016 at 05:15 AM.