very unusual dagger w/kindjal blade

TKV · 2nd January 2010, 11:38 PM

any opinions?

Atlantia · 3rd January 2010, 02:01 AM

Its stunningly beautiful.
My first thought was Turkish ottoman, a gift for someone they wished to influence who would appreciate a 'Kindjal'.
Could it even be 17thC?
Failing that 18th, I'd hope.

Santa was very kind to you this year!

P.S. Close-ups of the blade would surely only make us even more envious

Battara · 3rd January 2010, 03:10 AM

I agree with Atlantia. Incredible and beautiful. Is it jade I see and gilt silver?

TKV · 3rd January 2010, 12:12 PM

the hilt is made of jade, and the mounts are thin brass, i guess, sure not gilded silver.
The lower scabbard mount is an old leather, looks to be very old replacement (i guess lower brass mount was missed).
Looks like 18th century piece, but kindjals on the Caucasus appeared in use in early 19th c, so i guess this blade is persian influented.
When i receive the item i will shot close-ups.

Gavin Nugent · 6th March 2010, 07:45 AM

Hi TKV,

Are you any closer to sharing further images and your feelings from having it in hand.

Gav

2nd January 2010, 11:38 PM	#1
TKV Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 32	very unusual dagger w/kindjal blade any opinions? Attached Images

6th March 2010, 07:45 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Images Hi TKV, Are you any closer to sharing further images and your feelings from having it in hand. Gav

3rd January 2010, 02:01 AM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Its stunningly beautiful. My first thought was Turkish ottoman, a gift for someone they wished to influence who would appreciate a 'Kindjal'. Could it even be 17thC? Failing that 18th, I'd hope. Santa was very kind to you this year! P.S. Close-ups of the blade would surely only make us even more envious

3rd January 2010, 03:10 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	I agree with Atlantia. Incredible and beautiful. Is it jade I see and gilt silver?

3rd January 2010, 12:12 PM	#4
TKV Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 32	the hilt is made of jade, and the mounts are thin brass, i guess, sure not gilded silver. The lower scabbard mount is an old leather, looks to be very old replacement (i guess lower brass mount was missed). Looks like 18th century piece, but kindjals on the Caucasus appeared in use in early 19th c, so i guess this blade is persian influented. When i receive the item i will shot close-ups.