Kindjal ID

ariel · 11th April 2012, 11:45 PM

It is a better than average kindjal, to put it mildly :-)
The core seems to be of real mechanical damascus. and the handle has "steps" at both ends. According to Kirill Rivkin's book, this is indicative of rather earlier models, before 1850.

Pity it has some deep rust at the edge, but that's not uncommon with Caucasian stuff. The scabbard is new, of course, and it's silver fittings do not seem to match the handle's, but I might be mistaken: better pics might help. The upper one is missing, unfortunately, suggesting heavy-duty renovation of the scabbard. But the kindjal itself, and especially the blade are very, very, very nice. I would try to etch it a little: would not be surprised to find a "hamon"-like edge. Caucasians used the same technique as the Japanese.
Very nice one, congratulations!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode

11th April 2012, 11:45 PM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	It is a better than average kindjal, to put it mildly :-) The core seems to be of real mechanical damascus. and the handle has "steps" at both ends. According to Kirill Rivkin's book, this is indicative of rather earlier models, before 1850. Pity it has some deep rust at the edge, but that's not uncommon with Caucasian stuff. The scabbard is new, of course, and it's silver fittings do not seem to match the handle's, but I might be mistaken: better pics might help. The upper one is missing, unfortunately, suggesting heavy-duty renovation of the scabbard. But the kindjal itself, and especially the blade are very, very, very nice. I would try to etch it a little: would not be surprised to find a "hamon"-like edge. Caucasians used the same technique as the Japanese. Very nice one, congratulations!