Persion Kard Knife for opinions...

[Dom]

Hello Dzyner
Welcome on board
Your Kard is a very nice example of Ottoman dagger, most probably from 19th century
The blade is Johar and the handle looks like Walrus ivory.
The scabbard is probably on a wooden body, covered with ray skin (galucha)
very decent edged weapon
all the best ans regards

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Dom

[dzyner]

Wow, thanks guys! This is great feedback, I'm glad I posted it here. I have this posted on other non-blade specific forums and the feedback is not nearly as educated so I appreciate it very much. I've been sitting on this thing for more than a year wondering just what it is and what its made of. Now I know!

I'd still love to hear thoughts from others so please keep the opinions coming

Thanks again!
Dzyner

[Jens Nordlunde]

Yes you have a very nice kard, and I love the pictures you have taken.
Jens

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by dzyner

Wow, thanks guys! This is great feedback, I'm glad I posted it here. I have this posted on other non-blade specific forums and the feedback is not nearly as educated so I appreciate it very much. I've been sitting on this thing for more than a year wondering just what it is and what its made of. Now I know!

I'd still love to hear thoughts from others so please keep the opinions coming

Thanks again!
Dzyner

HI Dyzner,

You should consider keeping it. It is a very good example that you'll struggle to easily replace.
It dates to the 19th century and I would classify it as 'indo-Persian'.
It shows strong Persian influence but the work especially on the spine makes me think Northern India/Afghanistan.

Congratulations on a lovely piece.

A little light oil on the rust on the blade would be an idea as it looks active.

Regards
Gene

[Battara]

Originally Posted by Dom

Your Kard is a very nice example of Ottoman dagger, most probably from 19th century

Dom, I'm curious, what makes this Ottoman vs Persian?

[Dom]

Originally Posted by Battara

Dom, I'm curious, what makes this Ottoman vs Persian?

Hi Battara
Persian was more attracted by "jambiya", also,
they wasn't bother, to have human, animal representations, on theirs daggers, helmets and so ...
nevertheless, the blade is Indo-Persian,
his decor, is very simple, but very good taste
I have a "Kart" in my collection, with "johar" blade, also
it's even, more simple than the one shown here, it is Ottoman

pic attached;
- Ottoman "kart" it's the one on top
under
- Ottoman "pich-qàbz" (Uzbek - Bukhara)

best regards

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Dom