19th February 2014, 02:13 AM | #1 |
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Need help identify
Hello guys
Can anyone help me with this knife. It looks like a Jambiya,but I have never seen design with acorns. And I think is silver. Thanks for the help. Regards |
20th February 2014, 12:23 AM | #2 |
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Looks like a khanjar to me. Ottoman, syrian, Iraq? Lovely piece. Show us the blade. It could say a lot more.
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20th February 2014, 01:15 AM | #3 |
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Thanks Henk
Here are the blade pictures. It's not in good shape,but little bit of gilding is there visible. Regards |
20th February 2014, 12:18 PM | #4 |
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Yep, Khanjar.
The more knowledgeable members can tell you more. In the meanwhile you should clean the blade and get rid off the rust. |
20th February 2014, 11:46 PM | #5 |
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Thanks
What should I use to clean the blade ? Regards |
21st February 2014, 09:17 AM | #6 |
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Search the forum. There you can find some perfect articles that will give you the information you need to do this job properly. Don't forget to show pictures of the cleaned blade.
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22nd February 2014, 05:55 PM | #7 |
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Thanks
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