Omani khanjar

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by Kubur

Thank you Ariel!
I will put mine in the second level of al-Nakas definition...
As it looks quite good in hands.
Nevertheless I was so desperate that I got another one.
I don't think that this one is a bad one...
:-)
Kubur

Salaams Kubur, So you have it correctly from fellow forum members that this is not an Omani Khanjar. There are a number of tell tale give aways shown here not least the very obvious Hilt form. Note that the scabbard compared to Omani style has quite an extra degree of turn typical of those from Saudia. See also the half loop decoration also typical just above the belt structure. UUUUUUU and lastly the inscription behind the crown. In addition there are two loops on the reverse near the top of the scabbard that are used to tie it to the broad belt ~not seen in Omani styles. I have this style as typical to the Asir region; previously Yemen.. which in the 1920s became part of KSA.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.