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Old 17th December 2010, 12:51 AM   #7
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Thank you!

Khanjar or jambiya? What's the difference?

koftgari? Hmmm,,,AIK the blade is...gorgeously beautiful.

What about the symbol on the bich'was's blade? Talismanic, or maker's mark?

Best & Muchas Gracias

Manolo


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Originally Posted by Lew
You pick up some very nice pieces. The khanjar is Persian the bichwa is mid to late 19th century and the katar is 1830-50 with nice koftgari blade is most likely wootz.

Congrats
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