Dagger from India?

A.alnakkas · 16th March 2019, 06:42 PM

This style is a Lebanese style. Most are coming from Jezzine, Lebanon but in far lesser quality. The one you show is probably the best I have seen but there are a few things to point out. The scabbard is of typical Syrian construction. It is not uncommon to see daggers from other parts of the Levant having editions done in Syria.

I also think that this dagger had very recent editions, likely done by one of the Syrian swordmakers who migrated to Lebanon after the Syrian civil war. But I could be wrong here.

Though the best feature is the blade, likely a heirloom and VERY well made.

Let me know if you ever wanted to part with it.

16th March 2019, 06:42 PM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	This style is a Lebanese style. Most are coming from Jezzine, Lebanon but in far lesser quality. The one you show is probably the best I have seen but there are a few things to point out. The scabbard is of typical Syrian construction. It is not uncommon to see daggers from other parts of the Levant having editions done in Syria. I also think that this dagger had very recent editions, likely done by one of the Syrian swordmakers who migrated to Lebanon after the Syrian civil war. But I could be wrong here. Though the best feature is the blade, likely a heirloom and VERY well made. Let me know if you ever wanted to part with it.