Afar Jile for comment

russel · 17th April 2013, 11:02 PM

Am I correct in believing this to be an Afar Jile? I found it listed as a kukri on the eplace and picked it up cheaply.

It isn't large: 12.5" overall; 8" blade.
Can anyone tell me the significance, if any, of the punch marks on the blade? One wild thought I had was symbolic representation of magic squares.

Cheers, Russel

TVV · 18th April 2013, 11:59 PM

I believe in previous threads this khanjar style was identified as originally from Palestine. Does not look Afar to me in any case.

Regards,
Teodor

Gavin Nugent · 19th April 2013, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVV

I believe in previous threads this khanjar style was identified as originally from Palestine. Does not look Afar to me in any case.

Regards,
Teodor

I agree with Teodor's assessment.

For viewing of this type of knife in context have a look at this link;

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=holy+land

Gavin

17th April 2013, 11:02 PM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Afar Jile for comment Am I correct in believing this to be an Afar Jile? I found it listed as a kukri on the eplace and picked it up cheaply. It isn't large: 12.5" overall; 8" blade. Can anyone tell me the significance, if any, of the punch marks on the blade? One wild thought I had was symbolic representation of magic squares. Cheers, Russel Attached Images

18th April 2013, 11:59 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,620	I believe in previous threads this khanjar style was identified as originally from Palestine. Does not look Afar to me in any case. Regards, Teodor