kindly requested to advise on the origin of this Ottoman dagger

[mariusgmioc]

Hello,

You mention wootz blade. Can you show us a photo with the wootz pattern please?

To me, the two grooves that go all the way up to the tip are an indication of a repurposed, bigger and older blade.

[gp]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Hello,

You mention wootz blade. Can you show us a photo with the wootz pattern please?

To me, the two grooves that go all the way up to the tip are an indication of a repurposed, bigger and older blade.

Wootz blade was the seller’s description but as soon as I get the dagger, I shall certainly post more detailed pics. Thank you already for your first very interesting reaction. Makes me more eager to check the dagger upon arrival.

[RSWORD]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Hello,

You mention wootz blade. Can you show us a photo with the wootz pattern please?

To me, the two grooves that go all the way up to the tip are an indication of a repurposed, bigger and older blade.

Probably a repurposed yataghan blade. The style, placement and decoration of the koftgari and fullering is typical of those blades.

[Sajen]

I would concur with the Surmene attribution but I am not an expert!

[gp]

just arrived and cleaned some dirt of scabbard and handle/grip with some virgin olive oil. The floral like decorations on the scabbard do let me remind of the scabbard of this bichaq: http://vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.p...8&postcount=67
although the dagger (handle and blade) differs

Here are some pics. Looking forward very much again to your comments

[gp]

some more pics