Rhino Khanjar with Damaged Scabbard, Advice Needed

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

Salaam,

Thanks, I am thinking of just using glue or having the restorer copy the exact silver wrap and to copy the wooden inner. Though There is a chance that the cloth will be destroyed in the process which I really dont like.

Salaams ~ Here are the references that I also include on The Omani Khanjar thread but for ease of use you may find it helps to have here. You can see some quite distinctive traits on the Saudia style including the use of criss cross silver wire on the scabbard body... which, although also an Omani style is seen only occasionally...and the difference between the two designs is so close as to be almost unseparable they are nevertheless chalk and cheese...

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

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