And what is this one??

RSWORD · 8th January 2010, 03:50 AM

I agree completely with Russia as a possible origin of this piece. However, the scabbard has been throwing me off. I think it is possibly later and from a different area than the kindjal. Was copper commonly used in Russia as scabbard material? The scabbard by itself seems more Turkish in flavor, other than the top mount with leather loop.

Dmitry · 8th January 2010, 05:38 AM

This is a European hunting dagger in my opinion, possibly even Russian in origin, as was suggested above. And if I were to be really speculative, I would go with the end of 18th century to the mid-1800s. I am not sure that the rivet heads are original. They look too plain, and don't "work" with the rest of the hilt. Same goes for the brass eyelet.
My $.02

Gavin Nugent · 21st March 2010, 03:10 AM

Disregard..I was having PC issues..

Gav

Gavin Nugent · 25th March 2010, 04:10 AM

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http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=4038

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David · 25th March 2010, 04:39 AM

Apparently this piece is now for sale. Thread closed.

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8th January 2010, 03:50 AM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,086	I agree completely with Russia as a possible origin of this piece. However, the scabbard has been throwing me off. I think it is possibly later and from a different area than the kindjal. Was copper commonly used in Russia as scabbard material? The scabbard by itself seems more Turkish in flavor, other than the top mount with leather loop.

8th January 2010, 05:38 AM	#2
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	This is a European hunting dagger in my opinion, possibly even Russian in origin, as was suggested above. And if I were to be really speculative, I would go with the end of 18th century to the mid-1800s. I am not sure that the rivet heads are original. They look too plain, and don't "work" with the rest of the hilt. Same goes for the brass eyelet. My $.02

25th March 2010, 04:39 AM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Apparently this piece is now for sale. Thread closed.