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Daggers

Africa Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Greece Indo-China & Tibet Indonesia & Philippines

Indo-Persia Middle East Poland & Lithuania Russia & Caucasus Spain Turkey Western Europe

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Africa

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
North African Dagger (19th Century) Price: $375 Inventory # dag_0081 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very nice North African 19th century dagger. Dark horn hilt with some decoration. Brass fittings and crossguard. Double edged straight blade with some engraving. The lower part of the blade is nicely pierced. No scabbard. CONDITION: Fine. The blade is nice and clean with only minor dark spots of light patina. There are no nicks to the blade edges. The hilt displays a couple of age cracks. All original condition with no restorations. Overall length: 21 inch. Blade length: 15.25 inch.Very decorative African dagger!
Scarce Moroccan Straight Blade Janwi Dagger (19th Century) Price: $475 Inventory # dag_0062 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce 19th Century Moroccan straight blade Janwi dagger. The style of the dagger is indigenous to Morocco, although some authors believe that Janwi was inspired by European daggers with straight blade. The term, "Janwi" could be a linguistic corruption of the name of Italian town, Genoa, a well know center of edged weapons production. One piece camel bone hilt. Double edged blade with some floral motifs. The blade may be of European origins, as it was most likely converted from European dagger, or a broken sword. Complete with wooden scabbard covered with green fabric and brass fittings decorated with oriental style motifs. The upper scabbard fitting has black finish. The lower fitting has polished brass finish. The style of the decorative motifs is also slightly different on the scabbard fittings. CONDITION: Good+. The camel bone hilt shows some surface cracks. The blade is very sharp and displays some dark stains and minor nicks on its edge. The scabbard is solid, without any cracks. The brass covering of wooden scabbard shows some dents, dings and handling marks. Large Moroccan Janwi daggers are more difficult to find than koumaya jambiya daggers. Overall length in scabbard: 18.5 inch. Blade length: 13 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 31).
Beautiful Islamic Dagger (19th Century) Price: $875 Inventory # dag_0046 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: High quality 19th century Islamic dagger from West Africa, most likely from Senegal. Dark wood hilt with steel and brass fittings. Curved, double edged blade with light engraving on both sides. The lower part of the blade is nicely pierced in three lines and is covered with brass engraved with decorative ornaments. Complete with leather scabbard. The scabbard is decorated in matching motifs. CONDITION: Fine. The blade is nice and clean with one minor nick to its edge and light sharpening marks. The leather scabbard shrunk to the point that it would be difficult to put the dagger back without causing some damage. All original with no restorations. Very elegant Islamic dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 14.50 inch. Blade length: 10 inch.
Moroccan Koummya Jambiya Dagger Price: $395 Inventory # dag_0008 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Good quality Moroccan late 19th/early 20th century koummya jambiya dagger.Wooden hilt with silver/brass fittings. Double edged blade. The blade is slightly curved, and is free of any decorations and markings. Complete with brass over wood scabbard decorated with silver in floral motifs. CONDITION: Fine. The blade displays some tool marks from sharpening and some darker spots of light rust. The blade would be very nice if repolished professionally. Overall length in scabbard: 15.75 inch. Blade length: 7.5 inch. (Stone p.313, also: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.28).

Albania

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Description & Condition

Decorative Albanian Dagger (early 20th Century) Price: $250 Inventory # dag_0063 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: This decorative, large size Albanian dagger was manufactured for a commercial, or tourist market. Solid, cast hilt in oriental style. Crudely manufactured blade is decorated with some geometrical motifs. The scabbard is elaborately decorated with crest of Albania and some symbolic motifs. CONDITION: Fine. The grip and scabbard are solid, with no cracks and/or dents. The blade shows some surface patina. Overall length: 20 inch. Blade length: 12 inch.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Large Bosnian Dagger (19th Century) Price: $975 Inventory # dag_0064 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th century large Balkan fighting/ceremonial dagger. The style is characteristic for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo was a main production center of this type of daggers in 19th century. Hilt is overlaid with two-piece bone (ivory?) decorated with geometrical motifs. Single edged blade with some typical for the region maker's symbolic markings, "kilij and dagger". Complete with brass over wood scabbard with nice floral-style decoration. Large Bosnian daggers are difficult to find. CONDITION: Fine+. All original with no restorations. The hilt and the scabbard are solid without any cracks. The blade is very sharp and displays some dark stains and minor nicks on its edge. The brass covering of wooden scabbard shows numerous dents, dings and handling marks. Very attractive, large Bosnian dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 18 inch. Blade length: 12.5 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 168).
Bosnian Dagger (19th Century) Price: $475 Inventory # dag_0037 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th century Balkan fighting/ceremonial dagger. The style is characteristic for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo was a main production center of this type of daggers in 19th century. Hilt is overlaid with two-piece bone (ivory?) decorated with geometrical motifs. Single edged blade. Complete with brass over wood scabbard with nice floral-style decoration. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. The hilt and the scabbard are solid without any cracks. The blade is very sharp and displays some dark stains. Very attractive Bosnian dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 11.50 inch. Blade length: 6.5 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 168).
Very Attractive Bosnian Knife and Fork (19th Century) Price: $750 Inventory # dag_0036 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very interesting 19th century Balkan knife and fork. The style is characteristic for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The blade of the knife displays following markings, "SARAJEVO 1896". Sarajevo was a main production center of this type of items in 19th century. Hilts of the fork and knife are overlaid with two-piece bone (ivory?) decorated with geometrical motifs. Single edged blade of the knife. The fork displays some silver inlaid decoration. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. Very attractive Bosnian knife and fork! Overall length of the knife is 8.5 inch. The fork is 7 inch long. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 168).
Bosnian Dagger (19th Century) Price: $450 Inventory # dag_0035 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th century Balkan fighting/ceremonial dagger. The style is characteristic for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo was a main production center of this type of daggers in 19th century. Hilt is overlaid with two-piece bone (ivory?) decorated with geometrical motifs. Single edged blade. One side of the blade displays motif of "Kilij" (Turkish saber), that could be a maker mark. Complete with brass over wood scabbard with nice floral-style decoration. CONDITION: Very good. All original with no restorations. There is a piece of bone missing on the right side of the grip (please, see pictures). Brass on the scabbard displays couple of cracks. Very attractive Bosnian dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 11.50 inch. Blade length: 6.5 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 168).

Greece

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Description & Condition

Ottoman/Cretan Silver Dagger (19th Century) Price: $1875 Inventory # dag_0011 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th century Ottoman/Cretan silver dagger. Falcon-shaped hilt is overlaid with solid silver decorated with floral motifs. Single edged plain blade. Complete with fabric and silver over wood scabbard with nice floral-style decoration. Dragon-head shaped tip of the scabbard. Some sources indicate that this type of dagger was manufactured on Crete, when the island was occupied by the Turks. CONDITION: Fine. All original condition. The tip of the scabbard displays signs of resoldering. The blade may have been slightly shortened. Very attractive and scarce Ottoman/Cretan silver dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 15.50 inch. Blade length: 7 inch.

Indo-China & Tibet

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Beautiful Tibetan Dagger (19th Century) Price: $850 Inventory # dag_0045 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Attractive, large Tibetan dagger. Nice, rather heavy single edge fullered blade with no markings. Interesting hilt featuring a combination of bone and hardwood grips with steel and brass fittings. Steel over wood scabbard pierced with scrolls of traditional pattern. CONDITION: Fine+. The blade shows some light sharpening marks. The scabbard is solid with no cracks. The grips are in very good condition. Light handling marks on the wooden grip. Overall length: 16 inch, blade length: 9 inches. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.393).
Set of Tibetan Daggers Price: $850 Inventory # sor_0074 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Attractive set of two Tibetan daggers/knives, most likely from early 20th century. Nice single edge blades are in full polish. Dark, wooden grips with Eastern silver fitting. Leather over wood scabbard with Eastern silver fittings displaying scrolls of traditional pattern. CONDITION: Excellent. Overall length in scabbard: 11.5 inches.
Tibetan Dagger Price: $585 Inventory # sor_0068 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Attractive Tibetan dagger from probably turn of the 19/20th century. Nice single edge fullered blade with some decorative brass inlays. Eastern silver wire bound grip. Small beaded oval cross guard. Eastern silver over wood scabbard pierced with scrolls of traditional pattern. CONDITION: Fine. Overall length: 9 inches, blade length: 6 inches. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.390).).
Burmese Dha Dagger Price: $595 Inventory # sor_0040 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: National dagger of Burma, also used in several of the nearby countries. Guardless hilt and a slightly curved, single edged plain blade. Profusely decorated silver covered wooden scabbard. One-piece ivory grip. CONDITION: Fine. Overall length in scabbard: 12.75 inches. Blade length: 7.25 inches. (Stone, p.206).

Indonesia & Philippines

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Description & Condition

Very Old Celebes Klewang Price: $975 Inventory # sor_0126 Pictures:

DESCRIPTION: Very old Celebes Klewang. Good quality, single edged multi-fullered straight watered steel blade. Elaborately carved foliate horn pommel. No scabbard. CONDITION: Overall in very good condition. The blade is covered by heavy brown patina. The edge shows couple of minor nicks. The horn grip shows one aging crack. Overall length: 31.5 inch. Blade length: 26 inch. (Stone p.362/9, Lyle p.42)

Indo-Persia

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Small Indian Kard (19th Century) Price: $875 Inventory # dag_0076 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Small Indian 19th century kard with silver hilt. Very nice, single-edged blade with silver ornaments at its base. No maker's signature is present on the blade. Solid silver grip is elaborately decorated in floral motifs. Wooden scabbard is covered with brown fabric. The scabbard has silver fittings with matching decorative motifs. CONDITION: Fine. The blade is nice and clean with only minor dark stains. The silver hilt is well preserved. The scabbard shows some minor wear to the fabric. Overall length in scabbard: 10.75 inch, blade length: 7 inch.
Indo-Persian Peshkabz (18th Century) Price: $1975 Inventory # dag_0075 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Indo-Persian Peshkabz (18th Century). Excellent quality heavy, armor piercing blade with "T"-section and with gold koftgari ornaments at its base. Matching gold koftgari decor is also visible on steel parts of the hilt. The dagger has two piece jade grips. No maker's signature is present on the blade. Wooden scabbard is covered with burgundy color fabric. CONDITION: Fine. There are some dark stains and occasional roughness on the blade. Otherwise the blade is nice and solid. The gold koftgari is well preserved on the blade, and worn on the hilt. The hilt shows some age cracks. The scabbard is well preserved with some light wear to the fabric in its lower part. Very nice, older Indo-Persian Peshkabz! Overall length in scabbard: 14.25 inch, blade length: 9 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.213, also in "Persian Arms and Armour" by Antoni Romuald Chodynski (edit) pp.321).
Beautiful Set of Two Persian Damascus Kards with Ivory Hilts (18th Century) Price: $4975 Inventory # dag_0072 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful set of two 18th century Persian damascus kards with ivory hilts. The larger kard is very heavy with two-piece walrus ivory grips. It has single-edged black damascus (kar-e Chorasan) blade with gold koftgari ornaments at its base. The black damascus pattern is clearly visible on the blade. Matching gold koftgari decor is also visible on the steel parts of the hilt (with some hunting scenes on the upper part of the hilt, please, see pictures). The smaller kard also displays black damascus pattern on the blade. It has one-piece walrus ivory grip. No maker's signature is present on the blades. Wooden scabbard is covered with black leather. It has iron drag which is decorated in floral motifs. Complete Persian sets of high quality black damascus kards are increasingly difficult to find. CONDITION: Fine. The larger card shows just a couple of dark stains on the damascus blade. Otherwise the blade is nice and clean. The gold koftgari is well preserved on the blade, and partially worn on the hilt. The walrus ivory grip is solid, without any cracks. The smaller kard shows some dark staining on the damascus blade. The walrus ivory grip displays a crack (which may have been reglued). The scabbard is well preserved with some light wear to the leather in its lower part. The tip of the scabbard's iron fitting is worn, with the ball (drag) broken off. This is a masterpiece of Persian 18th century culture! Large kard's overall length: 15 inch, blade length: 10 inch. Small kard's overall length: 10 inch, blade length: 5.5 inch. Overall length in scabbard: 16.75 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.210-211, also in "Persian Arms and Armour" by Antoni Romuald Chodynski (edit) pp.328-329).
Persian Khandjar with Ivory Hilt (18/19th Century) Price: $1475 Inventory # dag_0069 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Nice Persian 18/19th century khandjar. One-piece walrus ivory grip. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather with iron drag. Very nice, double edged slightly curved blade. No maker's signature is present on the blade. CONDITION: Fine. The blade is nice and clean. The walrus ivory grip is solid, with some age hairline cracks. The scabbard is well preserved with some light handling marks and scratches to the leather. Nice Persian khandjar! Overall length: 14.25 inch. Blade length: 7.5 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.208-210, also in "Persian Arms and Armour" by Antoni Romuald Chodynski (edit) pp.319-325).
Large Persian Quaddara Dagger/Short Sword (19th Century) Price: $1875 Inventory # dag_0057 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: According to Stone quaddara is, "A Persian broadsword that is precisely like a very long kindjal". Indeed, this example is a massive short sword rather than a dagger. Very nice and heavy blade with offset central fuller and with high quality gold koftgari decoration. Nice four-pieces bone, or ivory grips decorated with floral motifs and secured to the blade's hilt with three iron studs. Black leather over wood scabbard with silver fittings. The latter are decorated with both, oriental and floral motifs. The scabbard is original to this dagger. CONDITION: Fine. Some dark stains on the blade. Some wear to the gold koftgari on the blade. The grips show a couple of hairline cracks. Scabbard is nicely preserved with original leather. The tip of the scabbard's lower silver fitting is worn, with the ball (drag) broken off. Overall length: 26 inch, blade length: 19.50 inch. The width of the blade at the hilt is 2.25 inch (56 mm). (Ref.: Stone p.519, also in "Persian Arms and Armour" by Antoni Romuald Chodynski (edit) pp.274-275 and p.335).
Interesting Indo-Persian Dagger with Three Blades Price: $650 Inventory # dag_0047 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Interesting Indo-Persian dagger with three blades. Steel hilt, the blades and scabbard are engraved in traditional Indo-Persian motifs. Some silver and gold (?) inlays on the scabbard, blades and hilt. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. The middle blade with spike shows brown rust (uncleaned). The grip and the scabbard are solid, with no cracks. Some patina on the hilt and scabbard. The sliver/gold inlays are worn. Overall length: 19.50 inch. Blade length: 9 inch.

Middle East

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Beautiful Ottoman/Middle Eastern Jambiya (18/19th Century) Price: $2575 Inventory # dag_0078 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Ottoman/Middle Eastern Jambiya. Probably Jordanian, 18/19th century. Excellent quality, curved blade with four narrow fullers on each side. Base of blade and adjoining section of hilt are overlaid in gold with Arabic inscriptions. Grip and pommel of gray muttonfat jade incised and inlaid with geometric floral designs. Pommel surmounted with domed silver cap. Wooden scabbard covered with floral style fabric. CONDITION: Fine. Nice blade with well preserved gold koftgari. Blade shows some gray patina. The hilt and scabbard are well preserved with only minor wear and some handling marks. All original condition. Overall length in scabbard: 12.50 inch. Blade length: 6.5 inch. Very attractive Ottoman/Middle Eastern Jambiya! (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, p.135).
Kurdish Jambiya Dagger from Northern Iraq Price: $350 Inventory # dag_0043 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Kurdish 19th/early 20th century dagger. This is a typical Kurdistan dagger from the area which is, at the present day, northern Iraq. Dark wood hilt. Double edged blade with light engraving on both sides. Complete with brass over wood scabbard. The scabbard is decorated with floral motifs. CONDITION: Good. One ring with the attachment is broken off and missing from the scabbard. The tip of the scabbard is also broken off and missing. All original with no restorations. Some dark stains on the blade. Overall length in scabbard: 14.25 inch. Blade length: 9 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 95).
Marsh Arab Jambiya Dagger from Southern Iraq Price: $495 Inventory # dag_0034 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Good quality Marsh Arab 19th/early 20th century Jambiya dagger from southern Iraq. Hilt is overlaid with one-piece horn (rhino?) with silver base of the grip. Double edged plain blade. Complete with silver over wood scabbard. The scabbard is decorated with floral motifs and with some semi-precious blue stones. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. Some dark stains on the blade. The blue stones are missing from the grip silver base. Couple of age hairline cracks to the horn grip. Very attractive Marsh Arab Jambiya! Overall length in scabbard: 15.5 inch. Blade length: 9 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 96).
Kurdish Jambiya Dagger from Northern Iraq Price: $450 Inventory # dag_0013 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Kurdish 19th/early 20th century dagger. This is a typical Kurdistan dagger from the area which is, at the present day, northern Iraq. Hilt is overlaid with one-piece horn. Double edged plain blade. Complete with leather over wood scabbard with steel furniture and horn drag. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. Some dark stains on the blade. Small piece of wood missing from the upper part of the scabbard. Small chip to the horn drag. Overall length in scabbard: 17 inch. Blade length: 9 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 95).

Poland & Lithuania

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Polish Radom Made Recon Knife M.1950 Price: $275 Inventory # dag_0084 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Scarce Polish recon knife M.1950. Complete with original blued steel scabbard. Made in Radom Arms Factory in 1955, as indicated by markings on the blade. Blade is also stamped with "11" in the circle (Radom). CONDITION: Excellent. Blade is very clean and sharp. The wooden grip is free of any handling marks. The scabbard is free of dents. 97-98% blue is still present on the scabbard and steel parts of the grip. Beautiful knife in very collectible condition!
Book: "Officer Daggers in Poland, 1918-1939" By Leszek Zachuta Price: $15 Inventory # plb_0052 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: In Polish language. Very detailed presentation of the Polish officer daggers. Many black and white photographs and drawings. Well researched. Standard reference book for collector of Polish officers daggers. New. Soft Cover. 56 pages. Out of print, published in Warsaw, Poland in 1991. Shipping in the USA: $4.50.

Russia & Caucasus

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Beautiful Caucasian Silver Belt (19th Century) Price: $2500 Inventory # dag_0086 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th century Caucasian silver belt! This elaborately decorated belt is massive and very heavy. The front part of the belt is made of engraved solid silver plates decorated with beautiful niello. Decoration is a mixture of floral and geometrical motifs. The rear part of the belt is made of leather that is secured to the silver plates by means of iron loops. No maker's signature is present on the silver fittings. The belt was an essential part of the Caucasian dress. CONDITION: Fine+. The silver parts of the belt are well preserved. The silver niello is in very good condition with only minor wear.. Some wear to the leather on the back of the belt. The leather is still soft and flexible.Very attractive Caucasian silver belt!
Beautiful Caucasian/Cossack Dress with Kindjal, Belt and Breast Cartridges (19/20th Century) Price: $5750 Inventory # dag_0085 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Caucasian/Cossack dress with kindjal, belt and breast cartridges (19/20th century). This was a traditional dress of people of Caucasus, usually associated with Circassians ("Circassian coat"), but also worn by Chechens and other nations of the region. The Cossacks liked the dress so much, that they adopted it as their own. Consequently, the Caucasian dress became a military uniform of Cossack regiments. Many Russian officers and court officials also proudly wore Caucasian dress. Members of the tsar family proudly posed to photographs wearing Caucasian dress. Paradoxically, Circassians, who gave the name to the coat, were forced to flee the Caucasus as a result of the Russian invasion and a consequent occupation, and today live mainly in the Middle East (the king of Jordan has Circassian body guards, still wearing their national dress!). This particular coat was most likely manufactured in the early 20th century. The fabric is wool over cotton. There are twelve beautiful silver/wood breast cartridges (two cartridge pockets are empty). They have beautiful silver niello caps. The kindjal belt is made of natural color high quality leather with elaborately decorated silver niello fittings. The belt was an essential part of the Caucasian dress. The pistols and kindjals were usually attached to the belt in the society where every man was a warrior. Similar style belts were manufactured and used in both, Chechnia and Dagestan. This type of belt was also used by Russian Cossacks. The dress comes complete with a beautiful 19th century silver kindjal with elaborate silver niello decoration. CONDITION: Fine. The fabric of the coat is clean and well preserved. The belt's leather is still soft and flexible. The silver fittings of the belt and cartridges are well preserved. The kindjal is in fine condition as well. The blade shows some light patina, which should clean easily. The scabbard has a small crack and dent in its upper/front part (please, see pictures). Very attractive, all original Caucasian set! (Ref. "Chechen Arms" , by Isa Askhabov, pp.164-171, also in "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.177).
Interesting Caucasian Kindjal (19th Century) Price: $1950 Inventory # dag_0080 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th Century Caucasian Kindjal. Similar style kindjals were manufactured and used in both, Chechnia and Dagestan. Brown color horn grips, secured by three iron studs. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather with silver niello fittings. The scabbard fittings show matching silver niello decoration. Double edged straight blade with one fuller on each side. The rear side of the upper scabbard fitting shows some Arabic verses (please, see pictures). CONDITION: Fine. The blade shows some dark staining and some blood pitting (should clean nicely). The grip is solid with only minor handling marks. The leather on the scabbard is nicely preserved with only occasional wear. The kindjal is in all original, uncleaned condition. The careful cleaning would increase an appeal of the kindjal.Very interesting Caucasian kindjal! Overall length: 16.75 inch. Blade length: 11.75 inch. (Ref. "Chechen Arms" , by Isa Askhabov, p.191, also in "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.190).
Beautiful Caucasian/Cossack Men's Belt (19th Century) Price: $1675 Inventory # dag_0066 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th century Caucasian/Cossack men's belt! Natural color high quality leather with elaborately decorated six silver niello fittings. The belt was an essential part of the Caucasian dress. The pistols and kindjals were usually attached to the belt in the society where every man was a warrior. No maker's signature is present on the silver fittings. Similar style belts were manufactured and used in both, Chechnia and Dagestan. This type of belt was also used by Russian Cossacks. CONDITION: Fine. The leather is still soft and flexible. The silver fittings are well preserved. Very attractive Caucasian belt! (Ref. "Chechen Arms" , by Isa Askhabov, pp.102-133 and pp.167-169).
Decorative Russian or Caucasian Kindjal (late 19th/early 20th Century) Price: $750 Inventory # dag_0065 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: This early decorative kindjal was probably manufactured for a Russian commercial market, and most likely, it was intended to be a souvenir, or a gift. It is of much higher quality than seen in recently manufactured kindjals. The hilt and scabbard are elaborately decorated with floral ornaments on the gold plated background. Both, the hilt and scabbard are made out of wood, and are covered with German silver plates. Double edged straight blade with two central fullers on each side. No maker's signature is present on the blade. CONDITION: Low excellent. The blade is clean with only light sharpening marks. The grip and scabbard are solid, with no cracks. The scabbard shows some minor dings and dents. The tip of the scabbard's was resoldered. Very attractive decorative kindjal! Overall length: 18.50 inch. Blade length: 13.75 inch.
Caucasian Kindjal (19th Century) Price: $975 Inventory # dag_0060 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: 19th Century Caucasian Kindjal. Brown color horn grips, secured by three iron studs. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather with iron fittings. Double edged straight blade with one fuller on each side. The blade shows interesting machining and polishing (please, see pictures). A piece of old paper is glued to the back of the hilt. CONDITION: Very good-. The blade is very clean. The grip is solid without any cracks. The leather on the scabbard is partially worn. There is also some wear to the wooden construction of the scabbard. Overall length: 19 inch. Blade length: 13 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.190).
Very Attractive Caucasian Kindjal with Ivory Hilt (19th Century) Price: $1275 Inventory # dag_0052 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th Century Caucasian Kindjal. Walrus ivory hilt, secured by silver niello decorated plates. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather with silver fittings. The upper scabbard fitting shows matching silver niello decoration. The lower scabbard fitting does not show any decorations. Double edged straight blade with one central fuller on each side. There are typical magical motifs on the blade, a moon and two suns. CONDITION: Very good. The blade is clean with no sharpening marks. The grip and scabbard are solid, with no cracks, but they do show some light handling marks. The middle stud on the hilt is loose. Some light wear to the leather on the scabbard. The ball at the tip of the scabbard is missing. The lower scabbard fitting does not show niello decoration, which may indicate that it was replaced long time ago. Very attractive Caucasian kindjal! Overall length: 13.50 inch. Blade length: 18 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.190).
Decorative Georgian Kindjal (20th Century) Price: $300 Inventory # dag_0051 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: This decorative, large size kindjal was probably manufactured for a commercial, or tourist market. It is of much higher quality than usually seen in recently manufactured kindjals. This style of kindjal is usually identified with western Georgia. The hilt and scabbard are elaborately decorated with floral ornaments on the gold plated background. Both, the hilt and scabbard are made out of wood, and are covered with steel or German silver plates. Double edged straight blade with three central fullers on each side. The hilt and a tip of the scabbard are covered with decorative brass wire. CONDITION: Near mint. The blade is clean with no sharpening marks. The grip and scabbard are solid, with no cracks and/or dents. Very attractive kindjal! Overall length: 19.75 inch. Blade length: 13.50 inch. (Ref.: "Oruzhie Narodov Kavkaza" , by E. Astvatzaturian, p. 153).

Spain

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Turkey

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Beautiful Ottoman/Azari Jambiya (18th Century) Price: $3975 Inventory # dag_0079 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 18th century Ottoman/Azari Jambiya. Excellent quality, curved Damascus blade with central rib on each side. Damascus steel pattern is clearly visible on the blade (please, see pictures). Base of the blade is overlaid in gold (koftgari). Very nice, one piece walrus ivory hilt. Wooden scabbard covered with green painted snake skin (?). CONDITION: Fine. Beautiful blade with well preserved Damascus pattern and gold koftgari. The walrus ivory hilt is in fine condition with some minor age hairline cracks. The scabbard is well preserved with minor wear and some handling marks. All original condition. Overall length in scabbard: 15.50 inch. Blade length: 7.75 inch. Very attractive Ottoman/Azari Jambiya!
Beautiful Ottoman/Middle Eastern Jambiya (18/19th Century) Price: $2575 Inventory # dag_0078 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Ottoman/Middle Eastern Jambiya. Probably Jordanian, 18/19th century. Excellent quality, curved blade with four narrow fullers on each side. Base of blade and adjoining section of hilt are overlaid in gold with Arabic inscriptions. Grip and pommel of gray muttonfat jade incised and inlaid with geometric floral designs. Pommel surmounted with domed silver cap. Wooden scabbard covered with floral style fabric. CONDITION: Fine. Nice blade with well preserved gold koftgari. Blade shows some gray patina. The hilt and scabbard are well preserved with only minor wear and some handling marks. All original condition. Overall length in scabbard: 12.50 inch. Blade length: 6.5 inch. Very attractive Ottoman/Middle Eastern Jambiya! (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, p.135).
Large Ottoman/Balkan Kard (19th Century) Price: $1275 Inventory # dag_0083 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Very good quality 19th century large Ottoman/Balkan kard. The style is characteristic for the Balkan region of the Ottoman empire. The hilt is overlaid with two-piece bone/horn decorated with geometrical motifs. The hilt has a very nicely decorated silver cap. Single edged blade with two narrow fullers. Complete with wooden scabbard covered with burgundy color fabric. The scabbard has silver fittings with nice floral-style decoration. Large Balkan kards are difficult to find. CONDITION: Fine. All original with no restorations. The hilt and scabbard are solid without any cracks. The blade is very sharp and displays dark, uncleaned patina and minor nicks on its edge. The silver covering of wooden scabbard shows some handling marks. The belt loop on the upper scabbard fitting is missing. Very attractive, large Balkan dagger! Overall length in scabbard: 15.25 inch. Blade length: 9.5 inch. (Ref.: "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 167).
Ottoman/Cretan Silver Dagger (19th Century) Price: $1875 Inventory # dag_0011 Pictures: