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26th September 2019, 12:09 PM | #1 |
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In the early 20th century, acid etching can see on Afghan blades made for the army. But! This acid etching is very different from what we see on the discussed Khyber knife. So a this shashka with acid etching made for the army is not a correct example.
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26th September 2019, 06:46 PM | #2 |
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Well, to re-summarize;
First, the French word "ancien (old) is incorrectly translated as " ancient". After which the seller is accused in not mentioning that the etching was done at the end of 20th century, with no objective evidence to prove the accusation. Upon realization that this interpretation was wrong, this issue slithered away. Second, there are repeat assertions that deep etching was not used by Afghani masters. Having been presented with an unquestionable example, the tune is changed and now etching WAS actually done at the beginning of 20th century, and the presented example does not count. That is exactly what I was talking about: Everybody is entitled to his opinions but not to his facts. And some knowledge of foreign languages doesn't hurt either:-) |
26th September 2019, 09:02 PM | #3 |
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I see a lot of opinions on this topic))) Starting with the fact that the Khyber knife that we are discussing is "oldest dated Khyber"))) Now, as I understand it, views have changed a bit. And according to the new version, this Khyber knife "is made in the mid-late 19th century"))) Maybe this is so. Or maybe it was made in the early 20th century. Or maybe it was decorated with acid etching 10 years ago) All this is only our thoughts
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27th September 2019, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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The original stated “ the oldest dated khyber that I know”: 1813 H or 1850 J , not too shabby....
Folks, can you show me a khyber reliably dated prior to those dates using the same calendar? Last edited by ariel; 28th September 2019 at 03:04 AM. |
29th September 2019, 04:48 PM | #5 | |
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I'm not home right now, so I'm posting photos from Arzi's website. I bought this Khyber knife many years ago. It dates back to 1805. http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=2788 By the way, this Khyber knife is published in my book. |
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