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ALEX · 29th April 2009, 10:09 PM

Below are the pictures of a Persian straight dagger/khanjar. It is quite long - 22'' overall. The blade is made of good wootz. The fittings are brass or copper with remaining glazed enamel.
My initial thoughts on it were quite mixed, as the scabbard appeared too 'low grade' comparing to the blade.
The last two pictures are of another Persian/Qajar period khanjar of 'museum quality'.
How would you rate the former piece, and what do you think of it in general? Is it a 'copy' of a 'real deal' or something else?

29th April 2009, 10:09 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	A PERSIAN WOOTZ KHANJAR Below are the pictures of a Persian straight dagger/khanjar. It is quite long - 22'' overall. The blade is made of good wootz. The fittings are brass or copper with remaining glazed enamel. My initial thoughts on it were quite mixed, as the scabbard appeared too 'low grade' comparing to the blade. The last two pictures are of another Persian/Qajar period khanjar of 'museum quality'. How would you rate the former piece, and what do you think of it in general? Is it a 'copy' of a 'real deal' or something else? Attached Images Last edited by ALEX; 29th April 2009 at 11:29 PM.