So to recap what you gentlemen have said.
The kindjal is a short sword or dagger. The Short Sword being the original form.
It is assumed to have originated in the Caucasus. But there may be some evidence that questions that.
The blade is broad symmetrical and pointed and will have fullers.
The hilt or handle is distinct in having the shape of a minaret and will not be wider that the blade. There will be to raised rivets heads on one side of the handle.
The sheath will have a loop for belt, metal throat and pointed tip.
How's that?
From viewing the linked websites and looking at EBay, it appears to me the the kindjal has evolved from an ethnographic weapon to an ethnographic weapon that is an artwork.
Is there such a thing as a functional or working kindjal versus a kindjal that is just art? If there is such a thing, how do you distingush a working kindjal from an artwork.
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