Knife ID #4

The Double D · 29th June 2006, 06:09 PM

I visited and antique store yesterday and notice several different styles of knives and one sword that you folks here on this board seem to be interested in. I went back to the store today and took some pictures of the knives so you folks can educate me.

I am going to make a post for each knife. If I post them all in one post then things will get confusing to my education.

Here is the first knife. What is it?

What should I expect to pay for a knife like this? I am not looking for a specific value, but a range of values. I am looking for a price range like $50-$60 or $500-$600 or $5000-$6000.

I checked the forum rules and applying value only applies to on going auctions. I am looking for "Price Guide" values

DD

The Double D · 29th June 2006, 06:15 PM

Looks like the sword got put in as a reply.

katana · 29th June 2006, 06:16 PM

DD, knife 4
Its a Kindjal.......my friend, its on the label

Looks to have a nice blade too...
The sword seems to be a re-hilted blade, probably European..... so far I haven't been able to ident. the 'scales' mark.

Andrew · 29th June 2006, 06:22 PM

Sorry, D. No appraisals here, even ranges. If anyone wants to help, they can PM you the info.

Andrew

Rivkin · 29th June 2006, 06:31 PM

It is a kindjal, most likely from North-Eastern Turkey.

The Double D · 29th June 2006, 07:29 PM

Katana and Rivkin, thanks for the info.

Of course I saw the label. But this isn't my first visit to an antique shop, so labels are not always to believed!!!

How close is the label "1800 era Causcasian"? What was a knife like this used for adorment, ceremony, fighting all of the above?

Rivkin · 29th June 2006, 11:50 PM

Ugh, kindjals come up here now and then... You should find a lot of info searching for "kindjal". With your particular type I would specifically look for turkish, i.e. "Trabzon" and other like kindjals.

29th June 2006, 06:09 PM	#1
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Knife ID #4 I visited and antique store yesterday and notice several different styles of knives and one sword that you folks here on this board seem to be interested in. I went back to the store today and took some pictures of the knives so you folks can educate me. I am going to make a post for each knife. If I post them all in one post then things will get confusing to my education. Here is the first knife. What is it? What should I expect to pay for a knife like this? I am not looking for a specific value, but a range of values. I am looking for a price range like $50-$60 or $500-$600 or $5000-$6000. I checked the forum rules and applying value only applies to on going auctions. I am looking for "Price Guide" values DD

29th June 2006, 06:15 PM	#2
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Looks like the sword got put in as a reply.

29th June 2006, 06:16 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	DD, knife 4 Its a Kindjal.......my friend, its on the label Looks to have a nice blade too... The sword seems to be a re-hilted blade, probably European..... so far I haven't been able to ident. the 'scales' mark.

29th June 2006, 06:22 PM	#4
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Sorry, D. No appraisals here, even ranges. If anyone wants to help, they can PM you the info. Andrew

29th June 2006, 06:31 PM	#5
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	It is a kindjal, most likely from North-Eastern Turkey.

29th June 2006, 07:29 PM	#6
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Katana and Rivkin, thanks for the info. Of course I saw the label. But this isn't my first visit to an antique shop, so labels are not always to believed!!! How close is the label "1800 era Causcasian"? What was a knife like this used for adorment, ceremony, fighting all of the above?

29th June 2006, 11:50 PM	#7
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	Ugh, kindjals come up here now and then... You should find a lot of info searching for "kindjal". With your particular type I would specifically look for turkish, i.e. "Trabzon" and other like kindjals.