Pala - antique or repro?!

[mariusgmioc]

I wonder about a Kilij/Pala I aquired not so long ago.

What do you think about it?! Is it Turkish? Is it antique?

The blade has a perfect cutting build, sharp and nimble with several nicks like it has been used. Yet it is in very good condition and the koftgari is almost perfect.

Marius

[mariusgmioc]

more photos

[Kubur]

Hi Marius,
Nothing wrong, all good.
Excellent catch congrat! I want it!!
Best
Kubur

[grendolino]

The grip is wood what makes me a little suspicious. On the other hand I was always intersted where they had so broad horns from.

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by grendolino

The grip is wood what makes me a little suspicious. On the other hand I was always intersted where they had so broad horns from.

Nope. The grip is horn, as it is clearly visible under 5x magnification.

Possibly rhino but it looks somehow different fom another one I have.

[ariel]

I do not think you have anything to worry about: 100% genuine.

[asomotif]

Call me paranoid, but I suspect this to be brand new made in China.

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by grendolino

The grip is wood what makes me a little suspicious. On the other hand I was always intersted where they had so broad horns from.

On picture nr. 3 it indeed looks like there is a "wood pattern".
But horn also has these lengthwise structures.

I think the horn is heated and bent in order to make a fitting piece for this type of hilt. Maybe the experts can comment on that...