ROYAL OMANI KHANJAR - is it authentic?

HL-Navyblue · 23rd October 2016, 08:41 PM

I purchased this Khanjar in the Souq of Maskat/Oman 21 years ago (1995). I very much like it because it is such an elegant and well crafted artwork. It is one of my favorite daggers, although I do not collect egded weapons from the Arabian Peninsula. That said, I have to admit that I know very Little about Khanjars. I read a lot in this Forum about well made fakes and Khanjars purely made for tourist needs. So, I kindly ask the real experts in this Forum about their opinoin.

Some details first: the Khanjar is pretty light, it is 800 grams only. It measures 33 cm from the top of the handle down to the lowest ring on the bottom of the scabbard. It is 24 cm broad (from the chape to the right ring) and the dagger has an overall length of 31 cm. The visible part of the blade (from the tip to ferrule) measures 17 cm. The blade looks as if it has a rough surface, but when one sweeps over the surface with the fingers, the blade appears to be very soft and absolutely even. I made the "Sound Test" and the sound it makes when I test the tip really sounds like a "THUG" to me, no tiny ding or so. Also, the blade is razor sharp - it actually cuts paper.

The bi-knife does not belong to the Khanjar. When I purchased the Khanjar the original bi-knife was missing, so I asked for another one and the shop owner gave me that one. It is more or less a cheap kitchen knife with an inferior blade, but at least it fits into the back-holder of the original bi-knife.

I assume the Khanjar is pretty young because it shows little wear and the silverwork is very detailed - late 20th century? Please have a look at the pics and - if you wish - respond. Thank you, Harald.

23rd October 2016, 08:41 PM	#1
HL-Navyblue Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wilhelmshaven / Germany Posts: 2	ROYAL OMANI KHANJAR - is it authentic? I purchased this Khanjar in the Souq of Maskat/Oman 21 years ago (1995). I very much like it because it is such an elegant and well crafted artwork. It is one of my favorite daggers, although I do not collect egded weapons from the Arabian Peninsula. That said, I have to admit that I know very Little about Khanjars. I read a lot in this Forum about well made fakes and Khanjars purely made for tourist needs. So, I kindly ask the real experts in this Forum about their opinoin. Some details first: the Khanjar is pretty light, it is 800 grams only. It measures 33 cm from the top of the handle down to the lowest ring on the bottom of the scabbard. It is 24 cm broad (from the chape to the right ring) and the dagger has an overall length of 31 cm. The visible part of the blade (from the tip to ferrule) measures 17 cm. The blade looks as if it has a rough surface, but when one sweeps over the surface with the fingers, the blade appears to be very soft and absolutely even. I made the "Sound Test" and the sound it makes when I test the tip really sounds like a "THUG" to me, no tiny ding or so. Also, the blade is razor sharp - it actually cuts paper. The bi-knife does not belong to the Khanjar. When I purchased the Khanjar the original bi-knife was missing, so I asked for another one and the shop owner gave me that one. It is more or less a cheap kitchen knife with an inferior blade, but at least it fits into the back-holder of the original bi-knife. I assume the Khanjar is pretty young because it shows little wear and the silverwork is very detailed - late 20th century? Please have a look at the pics and - if you wish - respond. Thank you, Harald. Attached Images