ISLAMIC ARMS AT BRITISH MUSEUM

T. Koch · 3rd January 2013, 05:23 AM

Hi Montino!

Do you mean the kard on the far left, the one with the quartz handle? For me the hollow grind isn't really apparent on this one, as it was on the one you showed. Bear in mind though, that I have minimal experience with these kind of knives, so I probably don't know what to look for.

I do notice however, that the kard second from the right - the one with a jade ram's head hilt - seems to be made from pattern welded/folded steel and not the typical fine crucible watering/wootz, like I believe Indo-Persian kards often display. Is a folded pattern uncommon in Mughal daggers or have I just not seen enough of them?

Beautiful and to die for, all of 'em - that's for sure! *droolysmiley*

Take care, - Thor

Sylektis · 25th November 2013, 07:02 PM

Some new photos

Battara · 26th November 2013, 06:28 PM

What kills me is the script on the kilij - it's raised , not inlaid!

rand · 26th November 2013, 09:53 PM

On the royal yataghans not only is the gold inlay raised above the surface of the blade. The decoration on the bolsa is three dimensional, the figures curve in on the back side. And all the gold work on the scabbard is solid gold. I have the total weight somewhere, will post it if found.

Posted in wrong place and could not remove.

rand

Robert · 1st December 2013, 01:42 AM

Wonderful pictures, especially seeing that they were photographed through the glass of the display cases. Thank you for sharing.

Best,
Robert

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 1st December 2013, 08:49 AM

Salaams All, This is such an important part of Forum activity and gives bench mark references for our study. Not everyone can get to these venues and having them to hand is so useful. Anyone notice the missing "bullet in chamber pointer" on the Martini Henry?

Great Thread.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

AhmedH · 1st December 2013, 09:55 AM

Wonderful pics indeed! Thank you for posting this.

25th November 2013, 07:02 PM	#2
Sylektis Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 138	Some new photos Attached Images

26th November 2013, 09:53 PM	#4
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Decoration on yataghan. On the royal yataghans not only is the gold inlay raised above the surface of the blade. The decoration on the bolsa is three dimensional, the figures curve in on the back side. And all the gold work on the scabbard is solid gold. I have the total weight somewhere, will post it if found. Posted in wrong place and could not remove. rand

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3rd January 2013, 05:23 AM	#1
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Hi Montino! Do you mean the kard on the far left, the one with the quartz handle? For me the hollow grind isn't really apparent on this one, as it was on the one you showed. Bear in mind though, that I have minimal experience with these kind of knives, so I probably don't know what to look for. I do notice however, that the kard second from the right - the one with a jade ram's head hilt - seems to be made from pattern welded/folded steel and not the typical fine crucible watering/wootz, like I believe Indo-Persian kards often display. Is a folded pattern uncommon in Mughal daggers or have I just not seen enough of them? Beautiful and to die for, all of 'em - that's for sure! droolysmiley Take care, - Thor

26th November 2013, 06:28 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	What kills me is the script on the kilij - it's raised , not inlaid!

1st December 2013, 01:42 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Wonderful pictures, especially seeing that they were photographed through the glass of the display cases. Thank you for sharing. Best, Robert

1st December 2013, 08:49 AM	#6
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams All, This is such an important part of Forum activity and gives bench mark references for our study. Not everyone can get to these venues and having them to hand is so useful. Anyone notice the missing "bullet in chamber pointer" on the Martini Henry? Great Thread. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

1st December 2013, 09:55 AM	#7
AhmedH Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cairo, Egypt. Posts: 142	Wonderful pics indeed! Thank you for posting this.