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Oriental-Arms · 28th June 2011, 02:31 PM

Gentlemen
So much being said that I take the liberty to react.
1) This Khanjar was purchased in the 70th when I was a young (and inexperienced )collector, from a well known London dealer who is regarded a top authority in the field of Ethnographic arms and armor. He suggested the Afghan attribution and showed me a drawing of a similar dagger in Moser catalog (unfortunately I do not remember which one it was)
2) The similarity to Arab Khanjars is clear and also mentioned in the description, however the blade is of far higher quality than those we find on Arab Khanjars. I had two other similar daggers, of similar shapes and sizes, also with a quality watered steel blades (see below). I trust the blades are of Persian origin but the mounts are definitely not Persian nor Indian. I have never seen more of these but I have handled hundreds of Arab Khanjars and never seen one with a blade of this quality. Not being Arab or Persian or Indian, the Suggested Afghan attribution can’t be excluded.
3) I am sorry gentlemen that I could not find a copy of Moser catalog (neither the 1955 or the 1912) and I miss it greatly. Jens, may be you are willing to sell me your copy ?? It will be greatly appreciated.
4) Most important: I may be mistaken. While learning the subject during so many years I made many mistakes and I will probably make more in the future.

28th June 2011, 02:31 PM	#10
Oriental-Arms Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haifa, Israel Posts: 183	Gentlemen So much being said that I take the liberty to react. 1) This Khanjar was purchased in the 70th when I was a young (and inexperienced )collector, from a well known London dealer who is regarded a top authority in the field of Ethnographic arms and armor. He suggested the Afghan attribution and showed me a drawing of a similar dagger in Moser catalog (unfortunately I do not remember which one it was) 2) The similarity to Arab Khanjars is clear and also mentioned in the description, however the blade is of far higher quality than those we find on Arab Khanjars. I had two other similar daggers, of similar shapes and sizes, also with a quality watered steel blades (see below). I trust the blades are of Persian origin but the mounts are definitely not Persian nor Indian. I have never seen more of these but I have handled hundreds of Arab Khanjars and never seen one with a blade of this quality. Not being Arab or Persian or Indian, the Suggested Afghan attribution can’t be excluded. 3) I am sorry gentlemen that I could not find a copy of Moser catalog (neither the 1955 or the 1912) and I miss it greatly. Jens, may be you are willing to sell me your copy ?? It will be greatly appreciated. 4) Most important: I may be mistaken. While learning the subject during so many years I made many mistakes and I will probably make more in the future. Attached Images Last edited by Oriental-Arms; 28th June 2011 at 02:49 PM.