Dagger with bone handle?

Hombre · 8th July 2019, 09:11 PM

I should really appreciate opinions about this one....
Any opinions at all are very much welcome...

Best,
Stefan
Sweden

Rick · 8th July 2019, 09:44 PM

That's not bone.

kahnjar1 · 8th July 2019, 10:02 PM

Hi Stefan,
Another Hijaz type. This style also is found in the Aden and Hadhramaut region of southern Yemen.
I think that Rick is suggesting that the handle of yours could be Rhino.
Stu

mariusgmioc · 8th July 2019, 10:16 PM

Yep, it looks like rhino. And the presence of insect damage appears to confirm it.

Battara · 8th July 2019, 11:51 PM

The hair ends in the hilt also scream rhino horn to me.

Also that silver filigree collar is unusual and looks thick.

Rick · 9th July 2019, 12:01 AM

A nice, simple kanjar; I like the heavy crude silver work.
Maybe a bit of pure lanolin to make the horn less dried out looking.

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8th July 2019, 09:44 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	That's not bone.

8th July 2019, 10:02 PM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Hi Stefan, Another Hijaz type. This style also is found in the Aden and Hadhramaut region of southern Yemen. I think that Rick is suggesting that the handle of yours could be Rhino. Stu

8th July 2019, 10:16 PM	#4
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Yep, it looks like rhino. And the presence of insect damage appears to confirm it.

8th July 2019, 11:51 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	The hair ends in the hilt also scream rhino horn to me. Also that silver filigree collar is unusual and looks thick.

9th July 2019, 12:01 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	A nice, simple kanjar; I like the heavy crude silver work. Maybe a bit of pure lanolin to make the horn less dried out looking.