Syrian Khandjar for translation please

G. Mansfield · 7th March 2018, 07:30 AM

I received this beautiful khanjar in last week,originating from Syria, I believe Damascus produced. Quite well made, heavy, and razor sharp. Blade with colored inserts, scroll work, and untranslated Arabic. The hilt composed of dark horn (goat?), bone, brass tacks and strips. Aqua green colored dot inserts and eggshell blue strips. The sheath is honey brown and is inscribed on the reverse but very faint and hard to capture through a photo. In near complete condition, dated 1952.

Overall Length w/ sheath: 9 3/4" (approx. 24.8cm)
Overall Length: 9 1/4" (approx. 23.5cm)
Blade Length: 5" (approx. 12.7cm)

Can somebody please translate the hilt and blade? Looking to hopefully find out a maker's name or area of production. Attaching photos of some other examples in the collection for comparison.

Best,
-Geoff

7th March 2018, 07:30 AM	#1
G. Mansfield Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 83	Syrian Khandjar for translation please I received this beautiful khanjar in last week,originating from Syria, I believe Damascus produced. Quite well made, heavy, and razor sharp. Blade with colored inserts, scroll work, and untranslated Arabic. The hilt composed of dark horn (goat?), bone, brass tacks and strips. Aqua green colored dot inserts and eggshell blue strips. The sheath is honey brown and is inscribed on the reverse but very faint and hard to capture through a photo. In near complete condition, dated 1952. Overall Length w/ sheath: 9 3/4" (approx. 24.8cm) Overall Length: 9 1/4" (approx. 23.5cm) Blade Length: 5" (approx. 12.7cm) Can somebody please translate the hilt and blade? Looking to hopefully find out a maker's name or area of production. Attaching photos of some other examples in the collection for comparison. Best, -Geoff Attached Images