Help needed with Lebanese Steak Knife/cutlery

[archer]

This knife looked interesting and has peaked my interest after a mild cleaning and a light etch. Is the pattern mechanical? Do you think a thorough polish will be worthwhile? What was it's purpose? Here is a link that indicates probable origin. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2200&highlight=bird+dagger The blade is 8 inches, handle appears to be horn. The bolster appears to have been cast to the blade?

[fearn]

Is it definitely Lebanese? I was wondering if it might be Balkan.

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[kronckew]

valiant sold a similar newly made one as a 'bosnian'

Valiant Co. (http://www.valiantco.com/) - it's listed under the 'World' menu item...

[Martin Lubojacky]

I bought old pocketknife with nearly the same handle (in the form of bird, incl. wings) in Damascus a few years ago.

Regards,

Martin