Multi-blade daggers

TVV · 31st July 2009, 05:19 PM

Ariel,
I am with you on the sscissor katars and the multi-bladed Persian khanjars. The reason for this is that all that I have seen seem to be of very low craftsmanship. This is especially true for those Persian three-bladed khanjars - the engraving on them tends to be very crude, and not dissimilar to that found on low quality helmets and shields.
Of course, there might be examples out there that are well made with crisp and detailed engraving, but I am yet to see one.
This only makes me think that these were not intended for use within the original culture, but were rather produced to be sold to outsiders.
Best regards,
Teodor

31st July 2009, 05:19 PM	#6
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	Ariel, I am with you on the sscissor katars and the multi-bladed Persian khanjars. The reason for this is that all that I have seen seem to be of very low craftsmanship. This is especially true for those Persian three-bladed khanjars - the engraving on them tends to be very crude, and not dissimilar to that found on low quality helmets and shields. Of course, there might be examples out there that are well made with crisp and detailed engraving, but I am yet to see one. This only makes me think that these were not intended for use within the original culture, but were rather produced to be sold to outsiders. Best regards, Teodor