DHARIA DAGGERS FOR COMPARISON AND COMMENT

kahnjar1 · 5th March 2011, 03:50 AM

For comment and comparison, here are two Dharia daggers of the Rashaq type. These originate from western Arabia. The larger of the two I have had for some time, and the other was recently acquired from Artzi. Both have the same general characteristics.
The hilt of the smaller one is wood, and this one also has a sleeve for a back knife (shafra), which sadly is missing. I have never seen a dagger of this particular style with a back knife, and would be interested to know if anyone has such a dagger with its back knife.
The blades on these daggers are very different as can be seen. The smaller is multi fullered, and is more curved than its bigger brother.
Dimensions Large dagger 20 1/2 inchs in scabbard. Blade 13 3/4 inchs
Small dagger 15 1/4 inchs in scabbard. Blade 8 3/4 inchs

kahnjar1 · 7th March 2011, 08:07 PM

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Atlantia · 7th March 2011, 08:20 PM

Ello mate.
Two more worthy additions to your collection

Can you post a close-up of the multi-fullered blade please?

Best
Gene

kahnjar1 · 7th March 2011, 08:29 PM

OK will do so but will try to clean up the spots first. Will pick up some pineapple juice at the supermarket today.
As you can imagine, other things have taken precedence lately.
Stu

Lew · 7th March 2011, 08:48 PM

Stu

the larger one has good quality silver work on it unlike some that I see on ebay with porr tinny looking metal. The smaller one is nice but the blade can use a cleaning.

kahnjar1 · 8th March 2011, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew

Stu

the larger one has good quality silver work on it unlike some that I see on ebay with porr tinny looking metal. The smaller one is nice but the blade can use a cleaning.

I have had the silver hilted one for quite some time, and "Yes" the silver is very good quality by the looks of it.
Attached is a better pic showing the fullers, after some initial cleaning, and it just COULD be worth etching when I get some time, as there appears to be a hint of lamination showing.
Lew, have you ever seen this style of dagger with a back knife? Any I have seen have always been the J shape.
Regards Stu

5th March 2011, 03:50 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	DHARIA DAGGERS FOR COMPARISON AND COMMENT For comment and comparison, here are two Dharia daggers of the Rashaq type. These originate from western Arabia. The larger of the two I have had for some time, and the other was recently acquired from Artzi. Both have the same general characteristics. The hilt of the smaller one is wood, and this one also has a sleeve for a back knife (shafra), which sadly is missing. I have never seen a dagger of this particular style with a back knife, and would be interested to know if anyone has such a dagger with its back knife. The blades on these daggers are very different as can be seen. The smaller is multi fullered, and is more curved than its bigger brother. Dimensions Large dagger 20 1/2 inchs in scabbard. Blade 13 3/4 inchs Small dagger 15 1/4 inchs in scabbard. Blade 8 3/4 inchs Attached Images

7th March 2011, 08:07 PM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	BUMP

7th March 2011, 08:20 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Ello mate. Two more worthy additions to your collection Can you post a close-up of the multi-fullered blade please? Best Gene

7th March 2011, 08:29 PM	#4
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	OK will do so but will try to clean up the spots first. Will pick up some pineapple juice at the supermarket today. As you can imagine, other things have taken precedence lately. Stu

7th March 2011, 08:48 PM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Stu the larger one has good quality silver work on it unlike some that I see on ebay with porr tinny looking metal. The smaller one is nice but the blade can use a cleaning.