Hi Ibrahim, not done much to it yet. Polished a small section of blade and gave it a quick etch with hot vinegar, just in case....but it looks to be plain steel.
The grip I think I will just oil, so the silver work that's left effectively has a browned background. I might make a scabbard....but as it will live on my wall this is not a priority. I intend trying the cola treatment today.
I don't think it is missing a piece, I think it is just not a high end khanjar originaly, and was possibly built up in that area with resin. The work looks old and the hilt has a good feel to it. I have handled some of the modern stuff with all metal grips and they feel "tinny" as though made from oil cans, and are often bigger than the old ones.
I can't complain, it cost me the same as a family takeaway meal from the local curry house!
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