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Name/Title Knife
Measurements H 46 W 4.5 D 1.4cm (H 1' 6 1/8" W 1 3/4" D 9/16")
Media/Materials steel/metal
wood
Description Dagger/Knife known as a kindjal. Double-edged blade narrowing to a very fine needle-point. Narrow fuller on each side of the blade, slightly off-centre. Metal handle and front of scabbard are inlaid with decorative floral patterns in neillo. There are two raised studs on the obverse of the hilt. The scabbard ends in a ball stud, and has a crude loop hanger near the throat made from a thin piece of metal wrapped around the back of the scabbard.
Theme Our History --Arms and Armour --Edged Weapons
Our History --Arms and Armour --Non European Arms and Armour
Accession No 80.821

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