Syrian(?) Kindjal

[Pitt1999]

Originally Posted by Interested Party

Do you think the front handle scale is Bakelite?

I do suspect that the hilt scales are bakelite or some other synthetic material. I wonder if it can be an older blade that got remounted with new furniture.

[Sajen]

Hello Pitt,

I am not an expert for this region but my feeling tells me that your nice dagger could be from Libanon. I like this piece, the handle scales are from goat horn IMVHO. With your age guess I would occur.

Regards,
Detlef