Jambiya plastic

kahnjar1 · 3rd March 2012, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Whats a Kaketit?

It's a lovely thing. I've never seen a Khanjar with a blade like that!

Where's Stu!

Here I am

Don't forget we are 12 hours out with you people up north!
Definately NOT tourist IMHO. The scabbard looks Omani judging but the nice scroll work. Also there is gold thread there among the silver. Hilt could be plastic of some sort, or bakelite, or horn with some overfinish. No doubt Ibrahiim will have an opinion on this. Not modern (not 21st century junk)
very interesting blade. I have a Dharia with a multi fullered blade (pic attached)
Regards Stu

Devadatta · 3rd March 2012, 06:23 AM

In Russia you can find old shashkas with bakelite handle grips, so the material was actually used. The khanjar is just great and definitely antique, not tourist

3rd March 2012, 06:23 AM	#2
Devadatta Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 118	In Russia you can find old shashkas with bakelite handle grips, so the material was actually used. The khanjar is just great and definitely antique, not tourist