|
24th February 2012, 05:46 PM
|
#1 |
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: switzerland
Posts: 298
|
Khanjar or Jambiya?
my newest piece from last night!
What do you call this dagger Khanjar or Jambiya? from which cultural space comes this dagger? the approximate age? The handle is Amber! Thanks for any information greeting Chregu |
|
|
|
24th February 2012, 07:51 PM
|
#2 | |
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG)
Posts: 1,142
|
Quote:
khanjar, Indo-Persian, 18/19th, very rich ricasso and nice gold koftgari on the blade, no scabbard ? this one could give us more precisely the origin ... (may be Ottoman ??) the handle is difficult to appreciate if it's amber or not have a pin, heat it till red, then sew in an inconspicuous area the smell will tell you the truth, better than any comments all my compliments for that fantastic Khanjar  à + Dom Last edited by Dom; 24th February 2012 at 08:08 PM. |
|
|
|
|
|
24th February 2012, 08:43 PM
|
#3 |
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 936
|
Dom is right, it's Ottoman (Balkan?). but probably later than 18/19th. The blade is of Indian "Tiger Jambiya" shape. The handle looks awkward and non-functional, and likely shortened/replaced from another piece.
Last edited by ALEX; 24th February 2012 at 08:55 PM. |
|
|
|
|
25th February 2012, 06:01 PM
|
#4 | |
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG)
Posts: 1,142
|
Quote:
may I had, that could be a "presentation" dagger, or a dagger "de cour", but, certainly not a weapon for fight  à + Dom |
|
|
|
|
|
25th February 2012, 10:56 PM
|
#5 |
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: switzerland
Posts: 298
|
Hello you two
I thank you for your answers. have the Khanjar against Celtic coins in exchange, because I like the knife today more than coins! smile |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Linear Mode
