"Knife Called Khanjali Caucasus - Early 20th Century"
KNIFE called KhanjaliCaucasus
Beginning of the 20th century
Wood, steel and iron
H.: 30.5; Wt: 9; Thickness: 3.5 cm
(restorations)
Dagger called khanjali with sinuous and tapered steel blade. It is double-edged, a median groove in relief and a double gutter punctuates the blade. The handle consists of two wooden plates held on to the handle with silver metal rivets, flat and circular. An iron flange connecting the handle to the blade forms the guard, the quillon is symbolized by a golden tassel.
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