Mysterious Markings on a Kaskara...

colin henshaw · 28th July 2009, 04:42 PM

Most interesting topic. I can't really add anything much to whats already been said...

The comet ? marking on my kaskara is identical on both sides of the blade. Interesting that both comet ? markings are on the same type of kaskara, with the short single fuller. Could this imply it is some type of maker's mark ? Why would the engraving have that rectangular type protrusion at the top ?

Here are some close-ups of markings on one of my other kaskaras...
star, sun and moon, identical on both sides of the blade. That diagonal line space filling seems typical.

Regards

28th July 2009, 04:42 PM	#10
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Most interesting topic. I can't really add anything much to whats already been said... The comet ? marking on my kaskara is identical on both sides of the blade. Interesting that both comet ? markings are on the same type of kaskara, with the short single fuller. Could this imply it is some type of maker's mark ? Why would the engraving have that rectangular type protrusion at the top ? Here are some close-ups of markings on one of my other kaskaras... star, sun and moon, identical on both sides of the blade. That diagonal line space filling seems typical. Regards Attached Images