Small sickle. Bukhara, 19th century

Oliver Pinchot · 20th February 2023, 11:53 PM

Not for quils but for kamish, the reed or bamboo used for calligraphy.

fernando · 21st February 2023, 09:53 AM

Watch how it is regularly done, and the knife blade profile... by an Islamic expert.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdE8ihW5qbs

As already approached, admiting that Dmitry's example serves the same purpose, implies that the maker was clearly giving wings to his imagination; even assuming he is Asian ... and ergonomics apart.

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ariel · 22nd February 2023, 01:48 AM

There are as many ways to sharpen the reed pen ( Oliver, thanks!) than skin the cat:-)))

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fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,647	Watch how it is regularly done, and the knife blade profile... by an Islamic expert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdE8ihW5qbs As already approached, admiting that Dmitry's example serves the same purpose, implies that the maker was clearly giving wings to his imagination; even assuming he is Asian ... and ergonomics apart. . Attached Images

20th February 2023, 11:53 PM	#1
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 456	Not for quils but for kamish, the reed or bamboo used for calligraphy.

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ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	There are as many ways to sharpen the reed pen ( Oliver, thanks!) than skin the cat:-)))