Bichaq from where?

David R · 1st November 2021, 12:09 AM

Bought during lockdown from an online vendor, the first pics are from the seller.

David R · 1st November 2021, 12:19 AM

Once it arrived, I dropped the whole thing into Evaporust for 24 hours, rinsed it thoroughly, gave it a good go with WD40 and cleaned the blade with fine wet and dry paper, and then gave it a go over with a good quality oil,....Kurobara brand.
It looks very much in the Bichaq style, but with a very plain horn hilt and a multi fullered blade that reminds me of some of the Central Asian stuff.

Saracen · 1st November 2021, 12:44 AM

By the style of the scabbard hanging, the characteristic crescent-shaped markings at the ends of the fullers and the shape of the blade, I would assume the northeastern region of Turkey. I would name this knife Surmene

Sajen · 1st November 2021, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saracen

I would name this knife Surmene

I am not an expert in any way but would agree!

Saracen · 1st November 2021, 06:24 PM

Well, then I would definitely be right

gp · 1st November 2021, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saracen

Well, then I would definitely be right

so my confirmation is not relevant anymore after 2 forum giants' decision !

neverthelss a very nice dagger, bichaq ! my compliments; also for restauring it into its former beauty !!!

by the way Saracen: couldn't send you a pb as your mailbox apparantly is overloaded..

Saracen · 2nd November 2021, 01:29 AM

Hi, Gunar. Sorry. PM is now available. I'm always glad to get a message from you.

David R, this is a very beautiful knife, I always like their aggressive, "predatory" blade shape.
There is some special charisma in these knives.

David R · 3rd April 2022, 07:12 PM

Thank you! Sorry for the late reply.... I went into hospital a few days after posting this piece and am still catching up.

Saracen · 4th April 2022, 01:20 AM

Glad to see you here again, David. Take care of yourself.

1st November 2021, 12:09 AM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,135	Bichaq from where? Bought during lockdown from an online vendor, the first pics are from the seller. Attached Images

1st November 2021, 12:19 AM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,135	Once it arrived, I dropped the whole thing into Evaporust for 24 hours, rinsed it thoroughly, gave it a good go with WD40 and cleaned the blade with fine wet and dry paper, and then gave it a go over with a good quality oil,....Kurobara brand. It looks very much in the Bichaq style, but with a very plain horn hilt and a multi fullered blade that reminds me of some of the Central Asian stuff. Attached Images

1st November 2021, 12:44 AM	#3
Saracen Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147	By the style of the scabbard hanging, the characteristic crescent-shaped markings at the ends of the fullers and the shape of the blade, I would assume the northeastern region of Turkey. I would name this knife Surmene

1st November 2021, 06:24 PM	#5
Saracen Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147	Well, then I would definitely be right

2nd November 2021, 01:29 AM	#7
Saracen Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147	Hi, Gunar. Sorry. PM is now available. I'm always glad to get a message from you. David R, this is a very beautiful knife, I always like their aggressive, "predatory" blade shape. There is some special charisma in these knives.

3rd April 2022, 07:12 PM	#8
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,135	Thank you! Sorry for the late reply.... I went into hospital a few days after posting this piece and am still catching up.

4th April 2022, 01:20 AM	#9
Saracen Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147	Glad to see you here again, David. Take care of yourself.