Silvered Khanjar
 

This dagger came in today with a silvered blade after washing soil off of it I could see a pattern under the rough silvering the blade had, without even a documentation picture, it met some diluted phosphoric acid. The nielloing appears old and missing in some areas. The hilt and sheath have a varnish coating?

Any and all comments will be appreciated.

Regards,
Steve

Wow, the wootz blade is a treat!
I wouldn't have guessed it from the mounts (although the pictures might not show their full glory of course!)

Origin Shots??
 

Thanks, Here's a few shots of a palm flowers and a boat and a Arhout waterwheel. Maybe Arabic???

I think it is Iraqi, late 19th/early 20th Cent. The scabbard is silver with typical nielo decorations. Not the best quality, but decent. But the blade is Very Nice!!!!

My guess it is from one of the Arabic parts of the former Ottoman Empire, Syria would be my first guess.

followup
 

Thanks for the information. I polished the blade more and re etched it. It is by far the highest contrasting blade I've found to date, even if it does dress funny.
Alex you and Galvano set the bar higher,so I'm going to be more diligent and save up funds to be able to buy a quality jambiya someday.

My Thanks to all,

Steve