Unusual Shashka

mariusgmioc · 8th August 2021, 06:33 PM

In my opinion this is a fairly recent work, but sporting a probably old blade

I know of modern resins that imitate ivory even to the cracks... but NOT in the Schreger lines. Does your hilt show any sign of Schreger lines?

Moreover, while the hilt may be ivory, the carved panels on the scabbard most certainly are not. I have seen this type pf ivory imitating resin or bone on recent kindjals.

Last but not least, I find it very strange that the "ivory" of the hilt is not braced in front bolster.

8th August 2021, 06:33 PM	#25
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	In my opinion this is a fairly recent work, but sporting a probably old blade I know of modern resins that imitate ivory even to the cracks... but NOT in the Schreger lines. Does your hilt show any sign of Schreger lines? Moreover, while the hilt may be ivory, the carved panels on the scabbard most certainly are not. I have seen this type pf ivory imitating resin or bone on recent kindjals. Last but not least, I find it very strange that the "ivory" of the hilt is not braced in front bolster.