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Some will say Indo Persian... but it's Indian. Of course you can see the Persian influence in the steel khanjar style hilt. These daggers are very common and very very late 19th if not 20th century. To me they were more panoplie decorative things but as I said you will have more precise answers from specialists. |
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Hi,
I am also not an expert on Indo-Persian weapons, but this looks like a Persian Khanjar from late Qajar period (around 1900). Typical all-steel construction with a hollow hilt. Very similar items were made in Damascus as well, but the style of decoration is quite different. Very little chance of wootz blade because they are almost non-existent in this type. Some are engraved with plants, animal and humans, particularly hunting scenes, but no wootz. |
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Almost certainly Indian ... I have one with the same hilt but straight blade . It had the swollen 'mail piercing' tip .
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Use the key words Indian jambiya
You will find plenty... some of them are 19th c may be earlier... |
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Thank you so very much guys for you opinions. I really appreciate it.
As soon as I have it in my hands I will take more pictures of it and post it here. Best, Stefan |
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