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ggoudie
14th August 2006, 07:32 PM
Monster knife more a side arm or small sword .It has a small sheath on the back for two small knives sadly missing it has two small "coats of arms "on the scabbard can you ID them for me thanks graeme .

S.Al-Anizi
14th August 2006, 08:21 PM
ggoudie,

nice authentic piece you have here, a Hejazi 'sabk' khanjar. Although I cannot see the coat of arms anywhere. Please provide a closer pic.

ggoudie
14th August 2006, 10:37 PM
Thanks S AL do you have any idea of age ? here are more pics of "coat of arms " Not the best i am at the learning stage .

S.Al-Anizi
15th August 2006, 07:11 AM
As to the age, it seems no older than late 19th-early 20th century. Sorry, I still cannot see the coat of arms.