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kronckew · 21st April 2016, 09:57 AM

Just bought this kaskara at a price i couldn't refuse. it was listed as a 'turkish' sword...thanks for any comments.

scabbard looks is in very good shape, as is the grip. should be with me in a few days when i'll add more info. interesting inscribed decorations on the blade appear to be a bit crude in european styles with some 'arabic' (ersatz?). one deep stamped mark in the fuller near the grip. is it a 'fly' variant?

21st April 2016, 09:57 AM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	Kaskara, european (?) blade Just bought this kaskara at a price i couldn't refuse. it was listed as a 'turkish' sword...thanks for any comments. scabbard looks is in very good shape, as is the grip. should be with me in a few days when i'll add more info. interesting inscribed decorations on the blade appear to be a bit crude in european styles with some 'arabic' (ersatz?). one deep stamped mark in the fuller near the grip. is it a 'fly' variant? Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 21st April 2016 at 06:46 PM.