Syrian Dagger

JDean · 29th April 2013, 07:43 PM

A few weeeks ago, I bought this dagger at a market in Munich. The dagger seems to be Syrian, from the early 20th century. What do you think?

VANDOO · 30th April 2013, 04:02 AM

WELCOME TO THE FORUM

YES IT LOOKS LIKE A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL SYRIAN DAGGER. THESE ARE INTERESTING AS THERE ARE QUITE A FEW VARIATIONS IN THE HANDLES. THE SCABBARDS AND BLADES ARE USUALLY ALL ABOUT THE SAME. THERE IS PROBABLY MORE INFORMATION ON THEM IN THE FORUM FILES SO A SEARCH MAY BRING MORE INFORMATION.

kai · 30th April 2013, 08:19 AM

Welcome to the forum - nice to see quite a few new members over here!

Maybe you can try to post a few close-ups? These are still being produced today and age is tough to ascertain. I'd lean towards a post-WW2 origin (maybe late 20th c.?); I am no expert though and hope others will chime in with more info.

Regards,
Kai

JDean · 1st May 2013, 11:54 AM

Thanks, here are some close ups.

broadaxe · 2nd May 2013, 08:11 AM

Nice legit model, we call this type of handle "architectural style" because of the middle swelling.
It is quite late, but not recent. I'd say 1950's-60s. Still more horn parts than plastic. BTW the production in Majdal-Shams ended about 40 years ago, during the early 1970's (as far as I know).

JDean · 2nd May 2013, 07:39 PM

Ah, thanks a lot for the information. The weapon is in relatively good condition, but I still need to clean it and remove the light rust.

29th April 2013, 07:43 PM	#1
JDean Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Munich - San Francisco Posts: 3	Syrian Dagger A few weeeks ago, I bought this dagger at a market in Munich. The dagger seems to be Syrian, from the early 20th century. What do you think? Attached Images

1st May 2013, 11:54 AM	#4
JDean Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Munich - San Francisco Posts: 3	Thanks, here are some close ups. Attached Images

30th April 2013, 04:02 AM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	WELCOME TO THE FORUM YES IT LOOKS LIKE A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL SYRIAN DAGGER. THESE ARE INTERESTING AS THERE ARE QUITE A FEW VARIATIONS IN THE HANDLES. THE SCABBARDS AND BLADES ARE USUALLY ALL ABOUT THE SAME. THERE IS PROBABLY MORE INFORMATION ON THEM IN THE FORUM FILES SO A SEARCH MAY BRING MORE INFORMATION.

30th April 2013, 08:19 AM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Welcome to the forum - nice to see quite a few new members over here! Maybe you can try to post a few close-ups? These are still being produced today and age is tough to ascertain. I'd lean towards a post-WW2 origin (maybe late 20th c.?); I am no expert though and hope others will chime in with more info. Regards, Kai

2nd May 2013, 08:11 AM	#5
broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 334	Nice legit model, we call this type of handle "architectural style" because of the middle swelling. It is quite late, but not recent. I'd say 1950's-60s. Still more horn parts than plastic. BTW the production in Majdal-Shams ended about 40 years ago, during the early 1970's (as far as I know).

2nd May 2013, 07:39 PM	#6
JDean Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Munich - San Francisco Posts: 3	Ah, thanks a lot for the information. The weapon is in relatively good condition, but I still need to clean it and remove the light rust.