Khanjar for comments

Atlantia · 29th November 2012, 02:22 PM

Hi Lotfy,

Like Spiral, I was also thinking along the lines of some kind of processed/resin/composite type material.

These faux-rhino 'amber' substitute hilt materials have to be a step in the right direction.
Anything is preferable to the loss of Rhinos.

I've often thought that with the explosion of cheap stone carving in China in recent years, semi precious stone hilts would be a fantastic and cost effective modern option.

Imagine a Khanjar with a jadeite or Nephrite hilt!

T. Koch · 29th November 2012, 04:26 PM

Hi Ibrahamim,

What a fine jambiya! I really like the hilt shape and the silver work on the hilt is just lovely!

Regarding the hilt material, I also wouldn't think it animal in origin. The "horns" of Giraffes aren't really horns in the usual definition, but rather bone structures protruding from the top of the cranium, which is covered in living skin. I enclose a picture for illustration.

All the best and thanks for sharing, - Thor

29th November 2012, 02:22 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Lotfy, Like Spiral, I was also thinking along the lines of some kind of processed/resin/composite type material. These faux-rhino 'amber' substitute hilt materials have to be a step in the right direction. Anything is preferable to the loss of Rhinos. I've often thought that with the explosion of cheap stone carving in China in recent years, semi precious stone hilts would be a fantastic and cost effective modern option. Imagine a Khanjar with a jadeite or Nephrite hilt! Last edited by Atlantia; 29th November 2012 at 02:41 PM.

29th November 2012, 04:26 PM	#2
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Hi Ibrahamim, What a fine jambiya! I really like the hilt shape and the silver work on the hilt is just lovely! Regarding the hilt material, I also wouldn't think it animal in origin. The "horns" of Giraffes aren't really horns in the usual definition, but rather bone structures protruding from the top of the cranium, which is covered in living skin. I enclose a picture for illustration. All the best and thanks for sharing, - Thor