Omani Jambiya & side knife

archer · 18th February 2009, 12:16 AM

Hi, This came in today and I'd like to see if possible what the sheath of the knife should look like. both blades are a bit rough the knife has some coarse koftgari cross hatching but no inlays remaining. Thank you for your help.
Steve

Michael Blalock · 18th February 2009, 01:08 AM

Usually there is a leather sheath for the knife built into the back of the Khanjar scabbard.

archer · 18th February 2009, 07:50 PM

Thank you Michael, Does anyone have a photo that would help me replace the sheath?
Also, the cleaning process shows a lot of sharpening wear and distortion. It looks like this blade was never polished. Does the lack of finish indicate an inferior product?

Steve

Steve · 21st February 2009, 12:40 AM

Steve,
I've attached a pic showing the arrangement of the small sheath for the knife behind the khanjar. It's generally a simple item sitting over the belt and often at a greater angle thne the pic shows. These usually come loose with use and the small knife is removed. This is the first pic I've posted so I hope it comes thru.
As far as your blade goes- it is common for these to be replaced at intervals. However the old better quality blades are more appreciated over the newer imported variety.

Steve

kahnjar1 · 21st February 2009, 02:23 AM

Hi Steve,
Pics attached of an Omani Khanjar with back knife. Mounted at an angle, and laced on. The scabbard itself is very basic, being a folded piece of leather to suit shape of knife blade, laced along the bottom edge.
Also a pic of a back scabbard on a Meccan stle Khanjar. This one mounted (as found) so the back knife is totally hidden behind the Khanjar hilt. I have not seen what sort of knife would be correct for the Meccan type, BUT....the handle would have got in the way when drawing the Khanjar, if the scabbard was mounted like this!
You could probably make a scabbard in any form you like so long as it looks right. Don't forget these are "Tribal" items so most probably differed considerably.
Very nice Khanjar by the way. It has the Al bu Said hilt type.
Hope this helps.
Regards Stuart

archer · 21st February 2009, 09:34 PM

Thank you both now I'll have to find some leather and make a sheath. Stuart I'm glad it's a basic leather working task.

18th February 2009, 12:16 AM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Omani Jambiya & side knife Hi, This came in today and I'd like to see if possible what the sheath of the knife should look like. both blades are a bit rough the knife has some coarse koftgari cross hatching but no inlays remaining. Thank you for your help. Steve Attached Images

18th February 2009, 07:50 PM	#3
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Jambiya/khanjar Thank you Michael, Does anyone have a photo that would help me replace the sheath? Also, the cleaning process shows a lot of sharpening wear and distortion. It looks like this blade was never polished. Does the lack of finish indicate an inferior product? Steve Attached Images

21st February 2009, 12:40 AM	#4
Steve Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 58	Steve, I've attached a pic showing the arrangement of the small sheath for the knife behind the khanjar. It's generally a simple item sitting over the belt and often at a greater angle thne the pic shows. These usually come loose with use and the small knife is removed. This is the first pic I've posted so I hope it comes thru. As far as your blade goes- it is common for these to be replaced at intervals. However the old better quality blades are more appreciated over the newer imported variety. Steve Attached Images

21st February 2009, 02:23 AM	#5
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,731	Hi Steve, Pics attached of an Omani Khanjar with back knife. Mounted at an angle, and laced on. The scabbard itself is very basic, being a folded piece of leather to suit shape of knife blade, laced along the bottom edge. Also a pic of a back scabbard on a Meccan stle Khanjar. This one mounted (as found) so the back knife is totally hidden behind the Khanjar hilt. I have not seen what sort of knife would be correct for the Meccan type, BUT....the handle would have got in the way when drawing the Khanjar, if the scabbard was mounted like this! You could probably make a scabbard in any form you like so long as it looks right. Don't forget these are "Tribal" items so most probably differed considerably. Very nice Khanjar by the way. It has the Al bu Said hilt type. Hope this helps. Regards Stuart Attached Images

21st February 2009, 09:34 PM	#6
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Thanks Thank you both now I'll have to find some leather and make a sheath. Stuart I'm glad it's a basic leather working task.

18th February 2009, 01:08 AM	#2
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Usually there is a leather sheath for the knife built into the back of the Khanjar scabbard.