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[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Salaams Ibrahiim. These two were identified by you as being Habaabi and the hilts IMHO are quite different from that shown on the item in question.
Regards

Salaams kahnjar1 ~ yes interesting ... There are several from that area... The big difference between them and Omani Khanjars is in the fatter hilts almost always with a band around the middle..and almost always with multiple rings and a more robust broader crown. The weird hilt poses a bit of a problem..and on the two with all the leather below the belt I will clarify as Im not convinced there isnt some Omani work amongst the designs possibly pointing to Salalah ...In about 5 minutes since I am speaking right now with people from both those regions so I will get the definitive on these daggers ... any minute now...

The answer is Saudia. Habaabi... all. On the Saudia side of the Oman Saudia border..adjacent Dhofar/Yemen. I have to say there were some strange looks on the weird hilt job... As it stands there is little work done on the link between the Habaabi and Omani items. As you know the Omanis have two 7 ring (occasionally 8 !) derivatives in the Muscat Khanjar and the Royal Khanjar and in your collection several of these related weapons from Saudia.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.