Silver Pinned Khanjar

[A.alnakkas]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Salaams A.alnakkas~Possibly because Rhino hilts are usually very closely pinned. It is an indicator, though, I see no assumption on this thread of this... except loosely in trying to ID the material...I am looking at the hardwoods available in Oman and it may be Garrat...It's not Atom nor Meez.(these last three being used for camel sticks normally...It's probably not the expensive Sandalwood...I look to a cheaper wooden provenance..Ghaff or Sider? The latest pictures certainly appear to be wood...as the item is cleaned up. Actually the pins have quite big heads so in fact they are not so close together.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Here is where I thought there are assumptions:

This hilt does not absorb light but is quite close pinned..There are no splits...I think it is a horn derivative ... usually bovine...

It seems assumptive but I could be overreading into your comment. Anyways, I have one with a wooden hilt and tight pinning. Will post pictures of it later on.