Knife ID #4

Rivkin · 29th June 2006, 07:31 PM

It is a kindjal, most likely from North-Eastern Turkey.

The Double D · 29th June 2006, 08:29 PM

Katana and Rivkin, thanks for the info.

Of course I saw the label. But this isn't my first visit to an antique shop, so labels are not always to believed!!!

How close is the label "1800 era Causcasian"? What was a knife like this used for adorment, ceremony, fighting all of the above?

Rivkin · 30th June 2006, 12:50 AM

Ugh, kindjals come up here now and then... You should find a lot of info searching for "kindjal". With your particular type I would specifically look for turkish, i.e. "Trabzon" and other like kindjals.

29th June 2006, 07:31 PM	#1
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	It is a kindjal, most likely from North-Eastern Turkey.

29th June 2006, 08:29 PM	#2
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Katana and Rivkin, thanks for the info. Of course I saw the label. But this isn't my first visit to an antique shop, so labels are not always to believed!!! How close is the label "1800 era Causcasian"? What was a knife like this used for adorment, ceremony, fighting all of the above?

30th June 2006, 12:50 AM	#3
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	Ugh, kindjals come up here now and then... You should find a lot of info searching for "kindjal". With your particular type I would specifically look for turkish, i.e. "Trabzon" and other like kindjals.