Hi SLS,
As David says, it's a khodmi.
The decoration on the hilt is consistent with the decoration on later examples and the wire binding is usual also. Which just leaves the unusual shape. Possibly made that way for some reason, even if just to look a bit 'different' to those who travel looking for an interesting take-home.
Might also be a 'local' rehilt for some reason?
An anomaly! Interesting.
Best
Gene
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