Tourist trinkets? Bich'Hwa, Khatar, Jambiya

[celtan]

Hi Guys,

I'm very pleasantly surprised..!


The jambiya looks too decorated to be...real? I just don't see a persian chieftain carrying it under his belt. I understood that muslims are loathe to depict human form in their art. The figures appear to be of the assyrian-babylonian past, not muslim at all. Nonetheless, very appealing art. Buffalo horn?

Also, the Bishwa's blade attachment to the brass hilt looks too flimsy to be useful as a weapon. A strong hit could presumably separate both. Its blade is single, and the orientation runs parallel to the plane between handle and knuckle-guard, while the bich'hwa blades I have seen are perpendicular to it.

The katar handle is very ... narrow. I don't see how an adult could grab it effectively. Is that copper or brass inlaid into the handle?


What do you think of these points..? And thanks for this opportunity to learn.

Best regards and Merry Xmas!


Manolo

BTW: If someone could send me a PM with what they believe would be average current value, it would be very appreciated. If significant, it would also help to keep them out of wifey's hands...