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8th February 2013, 09:34 PM
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Hi Dzyner
Welcome to the forums. Your Kard is a very nice example. The blade is wootz and the hilt slabs appear to my eye to be made from Walrus ivory. Congratulations, it's a good piece indeed. |
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9th February 2013, 12:53 AM
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I agree with Atlantia - the grips are walrus ivory. The scabbard is probably water buffalo hide. I would guess that this is from Persia. Great condition, including the wootz pattern and the gold koftgari.
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9th February 2013, 02:11 AM
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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 à + Dom |
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9th February 2013, 04:49 PM
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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 |
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9th February 2013, 05:01 PM
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Yes you have a very nice kard, and I love the pictures you have taken.
Jens |
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9th February 2013, 06:11 PM
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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 |
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9th February 2013, 06:45 PM
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10th February 2013, 01:28 AM
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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 à + Dom |
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