Khanjar or Jambiya?
 

my newest piece from last night!
What do you call this dagger Khanjar or Jambiya?
from which cultural space comes this dagger?
the approximate age?
The handle is Amber!
Thanks for any information
greeting Chregu

Hi Chregu
khanjar, Indo-Persian, 18/19th, very rich ricasso
and nice gold koftgari on the blade, no scabbard ?
this one could give us more precisely the origin ... (may be Ottoman ??)

the handle is difficult to appreciate if it's amber or not
have a pin, heat it till red, then sew in an inconspicuous area
the smell will tell you the truth, better than any comments

all my compliments for that fantastic Khanjar :D

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Dom

Dom is right, it's Ottoman (Balkan?). but probably later than 18/19th. The blade is of Indian "Tiger Jambiya" shape. The handle looks awkward and non-functional, and likely shortened/replaced from another piece.

you are correct as usual my friend :D
may I had, that could be a "presentation" dagger,
or a dagger "de cour", but, certainly not a weapon for fight :p

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Dom

Hello you two
I thank you for your answers.
have the Khanjar against Celtic coins in exchange, because I like the knife today more than coins! smile