Syrian dagger?

[Ascalon]

The blade looks like syrian dagger but the hilt is curious. Genuine, antique, any enlightenment welcomed.
Emmanuel

http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/11/44/08/82/syr110.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=150&u=11440882)

http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/11/44/08/82/syr210.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=151&u=11440882)

http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/11/44/08/82/syr310.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=152&u=11440882)