Jordanian Khanjer

[Dave1104]

Posted for comments by the forum. Acquired in Amman Jordan in 1978. I was told it is possibly a Jordanian Police khanjer. Basic workmanship. My Arabic is a bit rusty with respect to the mark, which I am assuming is the maker's signature. I read "Hussein" as the lower name. Possibly "Abd...." on the top? Handle and scabbard are old wood wrapped in tin with a wire wrapping around the grip. Appreciate any comments with respect to origin, dates, correct name, etc.

Dave

[Atlantia]

Hi Dave,

They are called 'Shibriya' or I've seen it spelt 'Shabriya'

[Dom]

Originally Posted by Dave1104

Posted for comments by the forum. Acquired in Amman Jordan in 1978. I was told it is possibly a Jordanian Police khanjer. Basic workmanship. My Arabic is a bit rusty with respect to the mark, which I am assuming is the maker's signature. I read "Hussein" as the lower name. Possibly "Abd...." on the top? Handle and scabbard are old wood wrapped in tin with a wire wrapping around the grip. Appreciate any comments with respect to origin, dates, correct name, etc.

Dave

Hi Dave
translation done for a part ... only, sorry
AMAL either MADE BY
under
HUSSEIN or HASSAN ??
produces around the 20th Century, until now,
yes the Desert Police are bearing this type of khanjar
also produces for touristic market presently

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=Jordan+dagger
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=desert+police

here, a view on my own shibriyas
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8036

à +

Dom

[Atlantia]

Hi Dave,

Have a look here:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12567

The Shibriya is characterised by it's distinctive blade shape which makes it quite distinct from the Khanjars and similar daggers from the cultures surrounding it's area of manufacture.