new kindjal

TVV · 23rd June 2007, 07:02 PM

I am with Yannis on this one. The fittings look Balkan to me, and later to the blade. To me it looks like it might have been recently restored, as there are skilled craftsmen in Bulgaria and I am sure all other Balkan countries that do such work. I have attached a picture of a kama I have and another picture of a kama from the calendar of a reenactment society, both modern and made by the same bladesmith.
Also, keep in mind that there were plenty of Circassians in the Balkans, relocated there by the Ottomans in the 19th century.
Regards,
Teodor

23rd June 2007, 07:02 PM	#12
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	I am with Yannis on this one. The fittings look Balkan to me, and later to the blade. To me it looks like it might have been recently restored, as there are skilled craftsmen in Bulgaria and I am sure all other Balkan countries that do such work. I have attached a picture of a kama I have and another picture of a kama from the calendar of a reenactment society, both modern and made by the same bladesmith. Also, keep in mind that there were plenty of Circassians in the Balkans, relocated there by the Ottomans in the 19th century. Regards, Teodor Attached Images