Ottoman Empire? Dagger for ID

Battara · 18th July 2025, 08:53 PM

Dave I was first thinking of that, but the upturned tip makes me less sure.

Ian · 19th July 2025, 12:49 AM

Hi Rob,

Very interesting and unusual knife. I'm thinking that the blade is shaped more like a khanjar than a bichaq. I've not seen another like it.

Ian.

18th July 2025, 08:53 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	Dave I was first thinking of that, but the upturned tip makes me less sure.

19th July 2025, 12:49 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,470	Hi Rob, Very interesting and unusual knife. I'm thinking that the blade is shaped more like a khanjar than a bichaq. I've not seen another like it. Ian.