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Originally Posted by CharlesS
The shape of the chiseled area at the forte is very similar to the shape of the bolsters on many Ottoman yataghans.
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Maybe yes, maybe not.
The shape of the chiseled area at the forte is very similar to the shape chiseled on many Persian knives (just have a look at some photos from Oriental Arms website).
I find that even the floral motives are quite similar to the ones on Persian blades.
However, whether Persian or Ottoman, I think you make a very interesting and valid point.
PS: The spine really looks like the reinforced spine of an Indian Khanda.