What were they smoking?

Rick · 15th July 2010, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Emanuel

It could also have been bought to mate the hilt with a new blade and fittings for the Yemeni/Saudi high-end jambiya markets. I've read of jambiyas fetching much more than this, when loaded with enough bling and with the right attributed provenance.

This is exactly what I am thinking due to the question asked of the Dealer .

Bet it went home for restoration and a new blade .

Lew · 15th July 2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

This is exactly what I am thinking due to the question asked of the Dealer .

Bet it went home for restoration and a new blade .

Rick

For the price paid plus a few hundred more for restoration it would be easier to wait around a pic up a better example in way better shape for about the same money.

Rick · 15th July 2010, 03:51 PM

One can only guess ....

Devadatta · 15th July 2010, 05:48 PM

I would say that's a Saudi khanjar, not Omani

Lew · 15th July 2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Devadatta

I would say that's a Saudi khanjar, not Omani

Omani or Saudia the point is they spent big bucks on a hilt and scabbard.

15th July 2010, 03:51 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	One can only guess ....

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Devadatta Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 118	I would say that's a Saudi khanjar, not Omani