Old syrian (Golan) Jambiya/Khanjar.

DaveA · 21st September 2016, 06:46 AM

This is a very interesting Majdali dagger. Thank you for posting. I have several in my collection (see http://atkinson-swords.com/collectio...iya-syria.html

What is the cross section shape of this blade?

Is the shape the same front and back?

Would you say it is more like an oval or like a flattened oval?

The grip portion of the hilt, is it flat or rounded on the sides?

There seem to have been two or maybe three artisans in Majdal Shams (مجدل شمس ) with distinct styles. I'm fascinated by these weapons. As far as I know, WWII was the end of their production.

-- Dave A

BANDOOK · 21st September 2016, 11:36 AM

Hi Dave,great Collection and Information,did you see my post of the dagger I posted a month back ,information from you will be great,cheers Rajesh

Athanase · 21st September 2016, 10:23 PM

Sorry for the late reply.

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Originally Posted by DaveA

What is the cross section shape of this blade? Diamond

Is the shape the same front and back? Yes

Would you say it is more like an oval or like a flattened oval? The grip portion of the hilt? => Oval.

The grip portion of the hilt, is it flat or rounded on the sides? Rounded

21st September 2016, 06:46 AM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 424	About the blade This is a very interesting Majdali dagger. Thank you for posting. I have several in my collection (see http://atkinson-swords.com/collectio...iya-syria.html What is the cross section shape of this blade? Is the shape the same front and back? Would you say it is more like an oval or like a flattened oval? The grip portion of the hilt, is it flat or rounded on the sides? There seem to have been two or maybe three artisans in Majdal Shams (مجدل شمس ) with distinct styles. I'm fascinated by these weapons. As far as I know, WWII was the end of their production. -- Dave A

21st September 2016, 11:36 AM	#2
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 627	Hi Dave,great Collection and Information,did you see my post of the dagger I posted a month back ,information from you will be great,cheers Rajesh Attached Images