Ariel
You have right that late 19th century kindjal became more asthetic than useful objects. But they still could kill someone in close combat or tavern fight. It is the same that happened to yataghans, cretan knifes etc.
We know from history books that some greek guerillas till the end of WWII had swords and big knifes and they USED them in battles.
Dr Jones
Thank you for the picture. It is amazing. Any other damascus kindjal?