Ottoman Empire? Dagger for ID

RobT · Today, 01:38 AM

Hi All,

I recently got this knife and have finally gotten around to start to clean it. I suspect that it is from somewhere in the Ottoman Empire but since that covers a lot of territory and a lot of different groups, I am hoping someone can identify it specifically to place and culture.
The blade is about 7.375” (about 18.8cm). The back of the false edge is slightly higher than the spine. The ricasso and all the metal on the hilt has a brass hue in some places and a silver hue in others. The hilt scales are brown horn.
The sheath is wood covered with brass. The wiggle work design is the same front and back. Since the sheath was originally fitted with a soldered brass loop that holds a brass ring, I believe the leather belt loop is an aftermarket addition.

Sincerely,
RobT

Today, 01:38 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 562	Ottoman Empire? Dagger for ID Hi All, I recently got this knife and have finally gotten around to start to clean it. I suspect that it is from somewhere in the Ottoman Empire but since that covers a lot of territory and a lot of different groups, I am hoping someone can identify it specifically to place and culture. The blade is about 7.375” (about 18.8cm). The back of the false edge is slightly higher than the spine. The ricasso and all the metal on the hilt has a brass hue in some places and a silver hue in others. The hilt scales are brown horn. The sheath is wood covered with brass. The wiggle work design is the same front and back. Since the sheath was originally fitted with a soldered brass loop that holds a brass ring, I believe the leather belt loop is an aftermarket addition. Sincerely, RobT Attached Images