Omani Khanjar

[Lee]

I do not believe the reported number of thread "reads" we see on the forum. The software accurately counts when the thread has been accessed, but this will include indexing bots and AI scans in addition to actual human reads.

I bought a similar khanjar in terms of the proficient silver filigree work in 1979, with a smaller plated blade; I suspect earlier 20th century, but I am no expert in these. I do not identify any marks other than random 'dings' from wear and use. Mine is also unmarked.

Hopefully, someone more knowledgeable will comment before too long.

[Sajen]

Hello Gionloc,

Welcome to the forum! I am very far to be an expert regarding jambiyas, see here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=jambiya
But when I understand some comments in the given thread I would guess that the jambiya in question is a tourist item because the blade seems to be made from two sheets soldered together like one pic of yours show clearly, sorry for the bad news.

Regards,
Detlef

[Marc M.]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Gionloc,

Welcome to the forum! I am very far to be an expert regarding jambiyas, see here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=jambiya
But when I understand some comments in the given thread I would guess that the jambiya in question is a tourist item because the blade seems to be made from two sheets soldered together like one pic of yours show clearly, sorry for the bad news.

Regards,
Detlef

I'm afraid Detlef is right about the jambiya; it dates from the second half of the 20th century, and the markings don't resemble any I've come across before.

Best regards,
Marc

[gionloc]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Gionloc,

Welcome to the forum!
But when I understand some comments in the given thread I would guess that the jambiya in question is a tourist item because the blade seems to be made from two sheets soldered together like one pic of yours show clearly, sorry for the bad news.

Regards,
Detlef

Thank you Detlef for the kind response and for taking the time to look at the piece!

I need to clarify one important point: the photograph showing the line you mentioned is not of the blade at all, but of the upper scabbard mount, where the silver sheet wraps around the wooden core. A visible line there is entirely expected and normal. The blade itself is single and solid, with no such construction.

The blade mark and a close-up of the blade are actually in the left photograph in my original post, next to the image you quoted. I hope this helps clarify the piece a little further.

I very much appreciate any further thoughts.

I appreciate the reference to the jambiya thread.

[Lee]

I made the exact same misinterpretation of that photograph and I had even pulled up a link about those sheet metal blades, but then when I could not see the defect on the full blade image, I looked again more closely and corrected myself.