Silvered Khanjar

archer · 22nd March 2009, 12:56 AM

Thanks, Here's a few shots of a palm flowers and a boat and a Arhout waterwheel. Maybe Arabic???

ALEX · 22nd March 2009, 03:09 AM

I think it is Iraqi, late 19th/early 20th Cent. The scabbard is silver with typical nielo decorations. Not the best quality, but decent. But the blade is Very Nice!!!!

ariel · 22nd March 2009, 03:09 AM

My guess it is from one of the Arabic parts of the former Ottoman Empire, Syria would be my first guess.

archer · 24th March 2009, 12:14 AM

Thanks for the information. I polished the blade more and re etched it. It is by far the highest contrasting blade I've found to date, even if it does dress funny.
Alex you and Galvano set the bar higher,so I'm going to be more diligent and save up funds to be able to buy a quality jambiya someday.

My Thanks to all,

Steve

22nd March 2009, 12:56 AM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Origin Shots?? Thanks, Here's a few shots of a palm flowers and a boat and a Arhout waterwheel. Maybe Arabic??? Attached Images

24th March 2009, 12:14 AM	#4
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	followup Thanks for the information. I polished the blade more and re etched it. It is by far the highest contrasting blade I've found to date, even if it does dress funny. Alex you and Galvano set the bar higher,so I'm going to be more diligent and save up funds to be able to buy a quality jambiya someday. My Thanks to all, Steve Attached Images

22nd March 2009, 03:09 AM	#2
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	I think it is Iraqi, late 19th/early 20th Cent. The scabbard is silver with typical nielo decorations. Not the best quality, but decent. But the blade is Very Nice!!!!

22nd March 2009, 03:09 AM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	My guess it is from one of the Arabic parts of the former Ottoman Empire, Syria would be my first guess.