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<p>[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 9433429, member: 2844"]The kindjal is much older. It is a tradition in many parts of the world to have a knife or dagger as part of the regional costume. Those traditions go back to ancient times.</p><p>During much of its history Dagestan was Iranian, and carrying a dagger is also an old Iranian tradition.</p><p><br /></p><p>In more recent times there has been some friction between some of the countless ethnicities of Dagestan, but the most important conflict is caused by Islamist rebels fighting the Dagestan government. And as always, the Islamists are supported by Chechen guerillas.</p><p>How much a traditional dagger like the kindjal plays a part in this conflict, I don't know. But I don't think it is very effective against bombs and guns.</p><p><br /></p><p>The people of Dagestan are known for being very friend and gregarious, typically Caucasian. I am sure their beautiful country would be a much better place without Russian and Chechen involvement.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 9433429, member: 2844"]The kindjal is much older. It is a tradition in many parts of the world to have a knife or dagger as part of the regional costume. Those traditions go back to ancient times. During much of its history Dagestan was Iranian, and carrying a dagger is also an old Iranian tradition. In more recent times there has been some friction between some of the countless ethnicities of Dagestan, but the most important conflict is caused by Islamist rebels fighting the Dagestan government. And as always, the Islamists are supported by Chechen guerillas. How much a traditional dagger like the kindjal plays a part in this conflict, I don't know. But I don't think it is very effective against bombs and guns. The people of Dagestan are known for being very friend and gregarious, typically Caucasian. I am sure their beautiful country would be a much better place without Russian and Chechen involvement.[/QUOTE]
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