Uzbeck Pichok

[ALEX]

Originally Posted by ariel

I have several of those: usually quite well made, very pretty. Most were made 1998 and later.

Ariel,
I know you like reviving old posts
I agree, these knifes are pretty, late 20thC. The knife in Post 1 is from the city of Shakhrikhon in the Andijan province of Uzbekistan. The blade is polished stainless steel. As you know, there are several main knife making centers in Uzbekistan, their production looks generally similar. In addition, many knifes are coming to Uzbekistan from Afghanistan and other nearby countries, most also look quite similar to the locally made, some are really high quality with impressive damascus blades and elaborate handles. In terms of vintage Uzbek Pichok knifes, below is compilation of the late 20thC types, an older Shakhrikhon knife from Oriental-Arms site, and variety of different vintage Shakhrikhon (and some Chyust) knifes.