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ariel · 9th February 2020, 02:23 AM

I am confused: your kindjal is not the same as the one you are referring to.

Yours is unquestionably authentic, end of 19- beginning of 20 century. Likely Chechen or Daghestani. Simple working example.
You may want to clean up the blade, but do not overdo it (IMHO).. you may find markings.

9th February 2020, 02:23 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I am confused: your kindjal is not the same as the one you are referring to. Yours is unquestionably authentic, end of 19- beginning of 20 century. Likely Chechen or Daghestani. Simple working example. You may want to clean up the blade, but do not overdo it (IMHO).. you may find markings.