[Kmaddock]

Hi

Just picked this up tonight and I think it is special.

blade 500mm long and handle another 120 mm.

Lovely Koftgari with what looks to me as Arabic writing on the blade (according to lady in Indian corner shop in our town)
in 4 panels there is writing and different in all 4 I think

Not sure if I have it correct way around so please excuse.

Very solid piece and in good overall condition blade 10mm at widest
some corrosion in spots but nothing terrible, just shows its age better.

Scabbard is plain enough and open at the back so knife can be removed

Just a few snaps to see if I can kick off a conversation, if more pics needed just let me know.

Cleaning obviously is a question but I think it looks great as is

So can anyone read what is written on the blade and what sort of age do you think it may be?

Regards
Ken