Daggers

The most important attribute for a Caucasian was the dagger, which was carried in beautifully crafted scabbards hanging from the belts of traditional clothing called "cherkeska." Daggers were sometimes named after renowned masters. They were used both as weapons and as everyday tools for various domestic tasks, such as chopping kindling. In Dagestan, Adygea, Ossetia, Chechnya, and Kabarda, men carried daggers continuously, starting from adolescence.

Caucasian Weapons of the 16th-20th Centuries

The saber is a type of long-bladed weapon, and its name has Circassian origins, meaning "long knife

Sabers

Caucasian flintlock pistols have distinctive features that significantly differentiate them from European firearms

Flintlock Pistols

The saber is a slashing and thrusting weapon consisting of a blade, hilt, and scabbard. Several types of sabers are common in the Caucasus

Sabers

Powder horns were used to store gunpowder. These containers were shaped like a curved horn and were typically made of wood

Powder Horns

Caucasian flintlock rifles featured long, typically rifled barrels that could be round or faceted

Flintlock Rifles

A whip is a type of striking tool, with its main component being a long braided strap made of rawhide leather

Whip

Household items of the Caucasus have become historical relics. These include dishes, musical instruments, tools, jewelry, and elements of women's clothing

Household Items

Caucasian weapons are a unique monument of material culture and a tangible embodiment of the history of the Caucasus

Caucasian Weapons of the 16th-20th Centuries

The military equipment of the Caucasus consists of numerous elements, including naturski (leather belts), gaziri (swords), and nagaykas (whips), which are used by servicemen to perform combat tasks

Military equipment items

The peoples of the Caucasus have long been distinguished by their unique national costumes, which were not only elements of clothing...

Clothing