Now and again it pays to have a look back in time, as I did to day. 
The khanjarli with the straight blade shown by Kurt in post 10 is unique. 
Not so long ago I got one as well. South Indian 17th century - but notice the two birds heads on the pommel, thiss I have never seen before.
		 
		
		
		
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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