Help ID this Khanjar

bassist695 · 20th June 2005, 02:08 AM

Several years ago I came across a couple old-looking swords that were my great uncle's. He died in 1979, and since he's neither Javanese nor Arabic, I have no idea how he happened upon them.

Attached are several pictures of what I believe is a Khanjar. I haven't seen any on the internet that look quite like it. It looks as though some kind of language on the belt. I'm new at this, and find it all very exciting! If someone could help me locate its origin and age it, I'd really appreciate it. I have a keris as well that is in better physical condition.

Thanks!
Mike

20th June 2005, 02:08 AM	#1
bassist695 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT, USA Posts: 2	Help ID this Khanjar Several years ago I came across a couple old-looking swords that were my great uncle's. He died in 1979, and since he's neither Javanese nor Arabic, I have no idea how he happened upon them. Attached are several pictures of what I believe is a Khanjar. I haven't seen any on the internet that look quite like it. It looks as though some kind of language on the belt. I'm new at this, and find it all very exciting! If someone could help me locate its origin and age it, I'd really appreciate it. I have a keris as well that is in better physical condition. Thanks! Mike Attached Images