DHARIA DAGGERS FOR COMPARISON AND COMMENT

[kahnjar1]

For comment and comparison, here are two Dharia daggers of the Rashaq type. These originate from western Arabia. The larger of the two I have had for some time, and the other was recently acquired from Artzi. Both have the same general characteristics.
The hilt of the smaller one is wood, and this one also has a sleeve for a back knife (shafra), which sadly is missing. I have never seen a dagger of this particular style with a back knife, and would be interested to know if anyone has such a dagger with its back knife.
The blades on these daggers are very different as can be seen. The smaller is multi fullered, and is more curved than its bigger brother.
Dimensions Large dagger 20 1/2 inchs in scabbard. Blade 13 3/4 inchs
Small dagger 15 1/4 inchs in scabbard. Blade 8 3/4 inchs

[kahnjar1]

BUMP

[Atlantia]

Ello mate.
Two more worthy additions to your collection :)
Can you post a close-up of the multi-fullered blade please?

Best
Gene

[kahnjar1]

OK will do so but will try to clean up the spots first. Will pick up some pineapple juice at the supermarket today.
As you can imagine, other things have taken precedence lately.
Stu

[Lew]

Stu

the larger one has good quality silver work on it unlike some that I see on ebay with porr tinny looking metal. The smaller one is nice but the blade can use a cleaning.

[kahnjar1]

Stu

the larger one has good quality silver work on it unlike some that I see on ebay with porr tinny looking metal. The smaller one is nice but the blade can use a cleaning.
I have had the silver hilted one for quite some time, and "Yes" the silver is very good quality by the looks of it.
Attached is a better pic showing the fullers, after some initial cleaning, and it just COULD be worth etching when I get some time, as there appears to be a hint of lamination showing.
Lew, have you ever seen this style of dagger with a back knife? Any I have seen have always been the J shape.
Regards Stu