Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Crimean Tatars knives in the 18th century

ariel · 30th October 2019, 05:52 PM

Here is another, this time alleged, Crimean knife. The cap on top of the hilt is a frequent Crimean feature : see Tatar sabers.
Pay attention to the down-turned handle. Similar examples are seen on 2 pics from the previous post.

30th October 2019, 05:52 PM	#18
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Here is another, this time alleged, Crimean knife. The cap on top of the hilt is a frequent Crimean feature : see Tatar sabers. Pay attention to the down-turned handle. Similar examples are seen on 2 pics from the previous post. Attached Images Last edited by ariel; 30th October 2019 at 06:26 PM.