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Originally Posted by DaveA
Dom,
Thank you for posting this beautiful item!
I notice that the overall shape of blade and hilt, and hilt decoration, is similar to one in my collection although many details differ.
Mine is provisionally identified as Persian and I welcome any comments that would shed more light on its identification. Here are some pictures for your consideration.
Best Regards,
David A.
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Hi David
indeed, your "jambiya" seems to be from the same origin
it's a pity that, there is no scabbard, because the dagger was certainly having a nice one
anyway, the decor on ricasso, with the "2 peacock" is typically Qajar, or Persian
what's funny, I guess that our two daggers have the same slight defect;
- the blade is not firmly sealed in the hilt, there is some play
I have extrapolated for yours, looking at the pictures,
but mine has this little problem
did you get a close look at the blade ? no evidence for a special steel ?
all the best
à +
Dom