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Hi Eeveryone I would appreciate your comments and help in identifying the following two items.
The Khanjar I have had for some time and hanever really known whether it is a real weapon or a tourist piece although I must admit to feeling it is the latter, The hilt is of some form of stone carved with a lions head pommel and moustache type quillons. the blade although sharp and well tempered seems to thin for the hilt size/ The second item I don't have a clue to its origin or if it has a specific name. It is extremely well made and to all intents and purposes looks like a leather covered stick, the joint being well concealed. I did think that it may be a "Swagger Stick" but am not really sure as it has no insignia or marrks of any kind. It would make a suitable weapon for an assassin. Thank you. Miguel |
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Miguel, your khanjar does seem to be more of a lessor quality item, the blade has no details and the handle carving is not very detailed as well. The sword stick would be a "gupti" if it is from India.
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The other piece looks to be North African.
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Estcrh! I take your point and have had the same thoughts myself but what puts some doubt in my mind is the weight of the hilt in comparison to the blade which I think it may be cause difficulties in suspending it in the normal type of scabbard, very top heavy although it fits beautifully in the hand and feels very comfortable to grip.
![]() Tim, thanks for your input, have you any images or can you direct me to a reference as I have looked at North Africa and could not find anything similar. Miguel |
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, if possible. It would be interesting to compare the two, I think that Swagger sticks like mine were probably made to order or as I mentioned earlier the Indians made them to sell to the troops so it could more than likely be one of these. Miguel |
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Hi estrch, I think that they are similar and that mine is a swagger stick with a hidden blade. Actually I found the contents of your box a lot more interesting they invite a good root.
Regards, Miguel |
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