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Ian · 13th March 2022, 02:02 PM

Hi Conduit.

I agree with ariel. Not likely to be Persian in origin, and more probably NW Indian. In response to BBJW's suggestion about lotus flowers--they are not lotus flowers depicted on the blade. Similar knives are still being made today in Rajastan.

13th March 2022, 02:02 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,031	Hi Conduit. I agree with ariel. Not likely to be Persian in origin, and more probably NW Indian. In response to BBJW's suggestion about lotus flowers--they are not lotus flowers depicted on the blade. Similar knives are still being made today in Rajastan.