Jambiya plastic

[Dom]

Originally Posted by Sajen

I think that both, Stan and Eric as well think/speak about bakelite, an early form of plastic used in the beginning of the last century. Good possible that the handle is from this material. I don't know something about this daggers/ khanjar but all parts look genuine to my eyes and the blade is beautiful. I would bet that it is not a tourist item!!

Regards,

Detlef

Hi every body
some time ago, I gave explains about kind of Bakelite (Ottoman)
- karaman
- faturan
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=karaman

about the blade, I've a khanjar, with the same blade
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=khanjar

anyway, this khanjar is old without any doubt, not a "bazar's dagger" for tourist, nice catch

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Dom