Zanzibar, Saiid The Great and his influence on Omani swords and weapons.

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I found this buried at the end of one of the above khanjar references:


It shows an Omani armed with his weapons issued from the common store in case of impending attack. The sword I thus assume is fit for battle. the sturdy grip seems to differ from the 'dancing'/Ceremonial type, and the blade looks like a wicked slashing weapon.