[AHite]

I recently bought this knife, which I really like due to it's size and heft. I call it a Khanjar style knife, but can only guess as to it's origin. There are no markings. Overall length is 14.5 inches, or .3684 meter. The blade is very thick, with the spine at the back measuring 6.25mm. Almost feels like a Bowie type knife when you hold it. The handle looks to be wood, with a parrot head carved in it. The silver dot decorations are small round head nails. The guard is brass as is the ferrule. It does not appear to be old, but probably made within the last 50 years. There's a little black discoloration in the blade. Unfortunately some damage at the tip. The black leather sheath is nicely made, and does not show any age.

I welcome any opinions as to the origin of this knife, and possibly the time frame when it was made.