Trabzon Dagger?

ariel · 2nd June 2008, 04:21 AM

Trabzon Surmene...
And a very nice one!
These knives had the most intricate system of fullers. The handle looks particularly nice and the suspension belt is a rarity. And look at the weave of leather straps at the top of the scabbard: doesn't it look just like Laz Bicagi?
Lew, I was always very happy about you limiting yourself to African stuff ( because I do not collect them); why did you decide to cross the border? Looking for a fight, infidel invader?

Well, on the other hand, I am glad you finally saw the light! Enjoy!

Yannis · 2nd June 2008, 09:19 AM

It is much longer than the typical Trabzon but there is no question for the origin. Enjoy it

2nd June 2008, 04:21 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Trabzon Surmene... And a very nice one! These knives had the most intricate system of fullers. The handle looks particularly nice and the suspension belt is a rarity. And look at the weave of leather straps at the top of the scabbard: doesn't it look just like Laz Bicagi? Lew, I was always very happy about you limiting yourself to African stuff ( because I do not collect them); why did you decide to cross the border? Looking for a fight, infidel invader? Well, on the other hand, I am glad you finally saw the light! Enjoy!

2nd June 2008, 09:19 AM	#2
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	It is much longer than the typical Trabzon but there is no question for the origin. Enjoy it