Zanzibar, Saiid The Great and his influence on Omani swords and weapons.

[Peter Hudson]

Originally Posted by kronckew

I found this buried at the end of one of the above khanjar references:


It shows an Omani armed with his weapons issued from the common store in case of impending attack. The sword I thus assume is fit for battle. the sturdy grip seems to differ from the 'dancing'/Ceremonial type, and the blade looks like a wicked slashing weapon.

Dear kronckew, The rifle looks like a Martini Henry .. The 4 Ringer Khanjar looks to be on an Ivory hilt. The sword is a dancer . The key to its description is a flat flexible double edged blade on a Long Omani Hilt. Its The Sayf. Pageants only.

Peter Hudson.