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antique Kard
__________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo |
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I love that! more information! I'm not familiar with this type of knife is it scandinavian?
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That's an unusual one. Stag is uncommon. I like it!
These middle-eastern-influenced knives appeal to me. I like the guardless look on many. What's the skinny. Is it yours or you just like it? Coop |
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sweet knife tell us more
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That's a preety cool but rather unusual Kard - here are four more "typical" antique kards
Kards are historically Northern Persian - They are kin to the Afghan choora (khyber knives) like this one: In my book they are the "parent" of the Mediterranean style knives such as the Spanish Belduque. Neat picture Roc - thanks __________________ Chuck Burrows Hand Crafted Leather & Frontier Knives dba Wild Rose Trading Co Durango, CO chuck@wrtcleather.com www.wrtcleather.com The beautiful sheaths created for storing the knife elevate the knife one step higher. It celebrates the knife it houses. |
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COOL thanx Chuck
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Hey,
I am over here in Kuwait. You had mentioned that these blades are of Middle-East origin. I wonder what the chances of finding an original would be in Kuwait? Are they predominant in one country over another? It is tough to get out there to see any Kuwaiti's, and about 3/4 of the country are TCN's (third country nationals) I thought a person might be able to find a connection somewhere. From what I know so far the Kuwaiti people pretty much buy everything. I don't know if I could ever locate a knifemaker in this region. I am in Doha, just outside Kuwait City. If anyone has any knowledge of bladesmithing in this region I would love to get that intel. Thanks Rick |
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Wow Rick, I can't answer your question, but it's great hearing from you over there. Hang in there, we're behind you guys! Hope you get home soon!
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I don't have a clue as to the layout over there, but, you might try some second hand stores, pawn type shops , flea markets or antique stores.
__________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo |
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Hey,
I am working on getting off the post. We are on Doha, and not allowed to go into the surrounding areas unless on an official mission. I ran into a 1st SGT from the Kuwaiti Air Force, and stopped him and asked if there were many traditional craftsmen in the Kuwait City area. He said that "before the oil money" there were many, and there were still some Kuwaitis who did traditional arts, but you did not usually see them in the markets because (Smiths anyway) because of the cheap imports undercutting them. Most tourists and visitors would buy cheap first. We talked awhile as he was quite a character. He asked for my name, and contact number, and said he would see what he could find on the "outside". I spent the entire morning "networking" if you will. ( I had a post on General discussion as well. ) I am going to be here in Kuwait on Doha, for at least 14 months. I have been making blades for awhile. Today I think I made great progress in getting a set up over here. If time allows it. I will let you all know what I discover SFC Rick Miller |
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Hi guys,
this knife (the one posted first) looks to be of a Central Asian origin to me, not Middle Eastern. In particular, I have seen a couple knives that look very much the same (except the handles were not of deer horn), that were made in Uzbekistan. I was told that they represent one of the traditional knife types over there and they are still being handmade the same way, by many local knifemakers. BTW, I wouldn't call it a Kard... too different from a typical Iranian Kard which is a mostly stabbing weapon while this one is more of a butchers or kitchen knife. Alex. |
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Hey,
I finally got a chance to get into Kuwait City. I found nothing in the way of handmade knives. I asked a few vendors and they usually looked at you like you had a thumb sticking out of your forehead. It was an old style market with little shops, and people with stuff spread on blankets ect. There was one place that had knives, but they were all imported pakistani stuff ect. I did get some great sunflower seeds though. Huge ones with lots of salt. Smoked the Hukka pipe at a little Hukka bar. It was all good. I don't think a person is going to find anything handmade in Kuwait just walking down the street. Here is an interesting note. I was BS'n with one of my engineer buddies and he claims they found a sword in the sand down on the far end of the motor pool lot. I guess it is rusted almost away, but still has part of a handle on it. I will investigate this claim further. If it pans out maybe I will try a digi photo. Ya gotta love swords. Rick |
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here is some info on this style knife that should help clarify it's true name and provenance.
http://therionarms.com/antiques/ttoy267.html __________________ Chuck Burrows Hand Crafted Leather & Frontier Knives dba Wild Rose Trading Co Durango, CO chuck@wrtcleather.com www.wrtcleather.com The beautiful sheaths created for storing the knife elevate the knife one step higher. It celebrates the knife it houses. |
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Thanks Chuck!
__________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo |
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