Khanjar from Afghanistan

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by mahratt

Collleagues,
I recently bought this khanjar from Oriental-Arms.

http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=3709

The description states that it is most likely Afghani, based on the style of decorations. It also refers to Moser's catalogue where a similar one is identified as Afghani.
Unfortunately, neither Mr. Yarom nor myself have an access to that book.
Does anyone here on the Forum have this book? If yes, can you please scan the picture and the text with the Afghani attribution.

Thanks.

Salaams, It looks like an Indo Afghan or Indo Persian variant. The blade seems to deserve a far better hilt possibly a gem decorated jade hilt. So whatever its birth c ertificate turns out as... its a nice blade. I note the seller has used some pretty vague and artistic licence in describing the weapon but thats life.. Its not Baluchi but I dont think its exactly Afghan either.. Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.