Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. A khanjar is a traditional dagger originating from the Sultanate of Oman, although it has since spread to the rest of the Middle East, South Asia and the Balkans. Worn by men for ceremonial occasions, it is a short curved blade shaped like the letter "J" and resembles a hook. It can be made from a variety of different materials, depending on the quality of its craftsmanship. It is a popular souvenir among tourists and is sold in souqs throughout the region. A national symbol of the sultanate, the khanjar is featured on Oman's national emblem and on the Omani rial. It also features in logos and commercial imagery by companies based in Oman.
This is a great example of an 18th Century Persian Khanjar, with gold-inlay on both sides of the ricasso featuring faint Persian characters. The blade measures roughly 8½” with an overall length of roughly 13”. The blade shows some heavy pitting that results in a nice aged patina, although the gold inlay is heavily worn on one side. The bone grip is heavily cracked with one major crack in the middle on one side, however this is just part of the aging process and likely doesn’t provide any serious structural damage.
The included leather & silver scabbard is in good shape although there may be a piece missing in the middle. The stitching, which appears to be reinforced with small metal rings around the stitching, is in good shape overall.
A great example of a Persian Khanjar, ready for further research and display.
Dimensions:
Blade length: 8½”
Overall length: 13”
Scabbard length: 9¼”
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