Are these Shafras?

[archer]

Salaams Ibrahiim ,
Shukran, a very thorough and informative response . These two most likely would have been belt knives. Their sheaths making them a bit uncomfortable between a Khanjar and ones ribs. They also show the deeply recessed area that would help keep them in place on a belt.
Your excellent photos of the various styles complete the explanation. Your efforts are appreciated.
Lew, your response and photo helped dispel the shafra idea.

Thank you, Steve

[ariel]

Why do I think of Central Asia/Afghanistan?

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by ariel

Why do I think of Central Asia/Afghanistan?

Salaams Ariel, Well it is a reasonable thought since the Shuhuh were migrated from somewhere in Persia so bringing with them designs of dagger ... and indeed the Gers Axe likely to be Luristani in origin... Ibrahiim

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Salaams Ariel, Well it is a reasonable thought since the Shuhuh were migrated from somewhere in Persia so bringing with them designs of dagger ... and indeed the Gers Axe likely to be Luristani in origin... Ibrahiim

Salaams all ~ Correction to Forum for library... The Shehuh! (or Shuhuuh!) are not from the Persian side however there may be Persian dialectic influece via the obvious geographical location of Mussandam. They in fact appear to be a tribal group originating in the Yemen. They have about 5 religious groupings and the main family is the SHEHE . They are famous for making work knives (shehe) and axes (Jers). Artefacts such as pottery and stoneware have been unearthed in their region reaching back 3,000 years with identical decorations to that on their axe heads. During the last 30 to 50 years (?) and still under scrutiny is their production of Omani Sayf; flexible dancing swords. Shukran. Regards Ibrahiim al Balooshi.