Another Most Unusual Pedang With Possible Turkish or Indian Influence

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Originally Posted by CharlesS

The shape of the chiseled area at the forte is very similar to the shape of the bolsters on many Ottoman yataghans.

Maybe yes, maybe not.

The shape of the chiseled area at the forte is very similar to the shape chiseled on many Persian knives (just have a look at some photos from Oriental Arms website).

I find that even the floral motives are quite similar to the ones on Persian blades.

However, whether Persian or Ottoman, I think you make a very interesting and valid point.

PS: The spine really looks like the reinforced spine of an Indian Khanda.