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[dugit]

Is this short sword look old to you? I found it at a pawn shop.

 

[SC_hunter]

Hard to tell from the photo...appears to be some sort of sword...Thought at first maybe a bayonet but the handle looks to thin. Maybe a pic with something next to it to show the size.

 

[godisnum1]

Yeah, it looks Roman because of the pommel... but I could be wrong.
It has the definite possibility of being a repro, especially if it's fashioned after an ancient weapon.

Bran <><

 

[cyberdan]

I am no authority but would like to see some closeups.

It looks very simular to one I bought in the Philippines many years ago, even the scabbard. The one I bought was made from an old car leaf spring.

 

[nhbenz]

Looks like a Dirk of some sort, but close-ups would definitely help.

 

[dugit]

The blade is 16'' long and the over all length is 22''+-

 

[nhbenz]

It would be nice to have a clearer photo of this area:

 

[dugit]

I hope this helps.

 

[SC_hunter]

Tried to make it a little bigger.

 

[claymation]

It is a kindjal. Ottoman or Caucasian, I don't know but it is a traditional Russian fighting knife/sword found anywhere from the Caucuasus to Persia.

 

[nhbenz]

Good call on that Clay. http://www.russianswords.com/Daggers4.htm

 

[dugit]

I think you maybe right. Thanks