Dagger

Hombre · 14th May 2020, 04:25 PM

I was picking up this dagger today....
The guy told me that he is not interested, he is a car guy so I got it for free..

Should really appreciate your opinions about it....

Bes,
Stefan

Kubur · 14th May 2020, 07:29 PM

Hi
Lucky man, it's a cool dagger.
This one is easy. It's a late Ottoman Kurdish dagger from Iraq.
The little circles in the silver were for turquoise stones.
Look at Marsh Arab jambiya and you will understand what I mean.
But I think you have one already...

motan · 14th May 2020, 10:31 PM

Hi,
I agree with Kubur. It is a bit of a primitive example though and has some unusual features. The hilt is not rounded, the blade has not central ridge. Looks like village, local work, but it is authentic and well-used - personally, I like them this way. Besides, a Dutch saying says that you should not check the teeth of a given horse (given for free).

Hombre · 15th May 2020, 10:03 AM

Thank you Kubur and Motan! I really appreciate your opinions!

I wonder for instance how long it will take before I learn what is a Khanjar and what is a Jambiya... Easier to say dagger....

Well, I learned about old Winchester lever actions and Colt SAA revolvers so I guess, I will learn about this too.... but this is much harder....

With all that said, thank you for being there!

Best,
Stefan

David R · 15th May 2020, 10:05 AM

Nice Kurdish style dagger of a simple type. Is that a full tang with a riveted slab
grip?

Hombre · 16th May 2020, 02:00 PM

Thank you, David R.... Yes, it is a full tang with a riveted slab...

Best,
Stefan

Ian · 16th May 2020, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motan

... Besides, a Dutch saying says that you should not check the teeth of a given horse (given for free).

English version: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

David R · 16th May 2020, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hombre

Thank you, David R.... Yes, it is a full tang with a riveted slab...

Best,
Stefan

An unusual method of construction for this type of dagger. Usually they have a one piece hilt and the blade with a short tang.

14th May 2020, 04:25 PM	#1
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Dagger I was picking up this dagger today.... The guy told me that he is not interested, he is a car guy so I got it for free.. Should really appreciate your opinions about it.... Bes, Stefan Attached Images

14th May 2020, 07:29 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hi Lucky man, it's a cool dagger. This one is easy. It's a late Ottoman Kurdish dagger from Iraq. The little circles in the silver were for turquoise stones. Look at Marsh Arab jambiya and you will understand what I mean. But I think you have one already...

14th May 2020, 10:31 PM	#3
motan Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 274	Hi, I agree with Kubur. It is a bit of a primitive example though and has some unusual features. The hilt is not rounded, the blade has not central ridge. Looks like village, local work, but it is authentic and well-used - personally, I like them this way. Besides, a Dutch saying says that you should not check the teeth of a given horse (given for free).

15th May 2020, 10:03 AM	#4
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Thank you Kubur and Motan! I really appreciate your opinions! I wonder for instance how long it will take before I learn what is a Khanjar and what is a Jambiya... Easier to say dagger.... Well, I learned about old Winchester lever actions and Colt SAA revolvers so I guess, I will learn about this too.... but this is much harder.... With all that said, thank you for being there! Best, Stefan

15th May 2020, 10:05 AM	#5
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,135	Nice Kurdish style dagger of a simple type. Is that a full tang with a riveted slab grip?

16th May 2020, 02:00 PM	#6
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Thank you, David R.... Yes, it is a full tang with a riveted slab... Best, Stefan