Mamluk (or Ottoman) daggers in the 15th century -- myArmoury.com

Dan Kary

Total shot in the dark here...

Does anybody know where I can find some examples of Mamluk (or Ottoman) daggers in the 15th century? I can find 15th century swords, and 16th century daggers but nothing for 15th century daggers.

Thanks!

Dan Howard · Posted: Mon 05 Dec, 2022 12:26 pm Post subject:

By this time Turkish and Persian arms were pretty similar. I'd start with Manouchehr's book. It is the definitive work on Persian arms.

https://www.moshtaghkhorasani.com/produkt/arms-and-armor-from-iran-the-bronze-age-to-the-end-of-the-qajar-period/

The price looks pretty good if anyone wants a copy. It is now significantly cheaper than when it was first released.

Dan Kary · Posted: Tue 06 Dec, 2022 5:17 am Post subject:

Thanks Dan! I think maybe I should also just have a general look at Persian daggers in the 15th century. The book is expensive, but I'll certainly think about getting a copy.

Dan Howard · Posted: Wed 07 Dec, 2022 10:09 am Post subject:

It was 300 Euros when first released. 90 is a bargain - especially for this calibre of book..

Dan Kary · Posted: Thu 08 Dec, 2022 7:44 am Post subject:

The Persian idea already is bearing fruit. I was digging around and found a beauty from the Wallace collection: https://www.wallacecollection.org/blog/december-treasure-of-the-month-2019/

I'd really like to search online through the imperial treasury at the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul but apparently they don't have such a thing! But if somebody knows of other museums worth searching, please let me know!