"Turkish Dagger" ?

Southerner · 22nd January 2007, 11:38 PM

Thankyou

They certainly match the style ther is a mix of both in the decoration of the handle on mine. It certainly is in the right neigbourhood as I know my relative was in Egypt for some of the first world war as I have pictures he took whilst there. would anyone know what "bone" and what part of it would have been used in the handle? Would there have been any form of preserving/treatment used prior to use?

Sorry I am asking so many questions I just want to make sure it keeps getting handed down in the family all in one piece.

Southerner

I have managed one of the pictures to make it easier for all to see.

ALEX · 23rd January 2007, 03:26 PM

Looks very Syrian.

Southerner · 18th May 2007, 04:37 AM

Been away for a while I am still looking for a way to repair the damage to the handle, was hoping some one in the know on restoration would have given me a few pointers. Is there no one who can help stop this old knife deteriorating further? Please

Southerner

Jeff D · 18th May 2007, 05:03 AM

Hi Southerner;

That is simply a great piece with a great history. Personally, I would leave it alone.

All the Best
Jeff

22nd January 2007, 11:38 PM	#1
Southerner Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stanley Falkland Islands Posts: 4	Thankyou They certainly match the style ther is a mix of both in the decoration of the handle on mine. It certainly is in the right neigbourhood as I know my relative was in Egypt for some of the first world war as I have pictures he took whilst there. would anyone know what "bone" and what part of it would have been used in the handle? Would there have been any form of preserving/treatment used prior to use? Sorry I am asking so many questions I just want to make sure it keeps getting handed down in the family all in one piece. Southerner I have managed one of the pictures to make it easier for all to see. Attached Images Last edited by Southerner; 23rd January 2007 at 04:24 AM. Reason: Add Picture

23rd January 2007, 03:26 PM	#2
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Looks very Syrian.

18th May 2007, 04:37 AM	#3
Southerner Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stanley Falkland Islands Posts: 4	Been away for a while I am still looking for a way to repair the damage to the handle, was hoping some one in the know on restoration would have given me a few pointers. Is there no one who can help stop this old knife deteriorating further? Please Southerner

18th May 2007, 05:03 AM	#4
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Hi Southerner; That is simply a great piece with a great history. Personally, I would leave it alone. All the Best Jeff