Is this a legit shashka?

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by ariel

The blade has unsharpened ricasso.
In the absense of personal examination, I would suggest 2 possibilities: industrial European blade or ( more likely, IMHO) Indian " tulwar" blade.

The handle is improvised, definitely not of a Caucasian style.
In summary: IMHO it is not a shashka. My verdict ( purely personal opinion): it is an assembled item of recent manufacture.

I agree!

Moreover, the tapering/narrowing of the blade towards the tip is definitely not characteristic for a Shashka. If you are looking for a name, Saber would be the most appropriate. Yet, I find the stag horn hilt a blatant mismatch.