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Old 10th December 2020, 06:51 PM   #1
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Hello,

I have this rather simple Kard. The blade is made of normal steel (tested with acid, no wootz), the wooden scabbard is covered with velvet and the mountings are made of brass. The handle was repaired a long time ago. The quality is good, but of course not comparable with fine pieces from the early 19th century or before.
Measurements: total: 30,5cm; without scabbard: 27,5cm; blade: 16,5cm
My questions:
1. I think that it is an Ottoman piece because it has similarities in design like this one: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26368
What would you say about the origin?
2. When was the Kard made? I would say late 19th or early 20th century, but I´m not absolutely sure about that.
3. What was the use of such a Kard? It is not very representative, but were such pieces used as weapon?

Regards and many thanks
Kevin
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Old 11th December 2020, 11:10 PM   #2
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I would agree that this is Ottoman. It could be in fact Balkan.
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Old 2nd January 2021, 09:03 PM   #3
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Battara is correct: it definitely is Balkan and a copper version of the Bosnian Bichaq.

This narrows the origin down to Serbian Also based upon similar copper cold weapons like the little women's daggers I would say Serbian and as well a Lady's knife. Timewise between 1870-1910.

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Old 2nd January 2021, 09:44 PM   #4
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Thanks for your comments.
The ottoman part of the Balkan sounds plausible, for example greek daggers have sometimes similar decoration elements.

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