The Omani Khanjar

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 22nd November 2017, 04:21 PM

A Khanjar for a big hand!

The Omani Emblem is stamped on the belt section (Khanjar in the centre and Two Crossed Swords.) Thus the indicator is that the Khanjar is post 1970... In that time it may well have had a Hilt change.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 24th November 2017, 03:01 PM

A quick review of cow horn used on Khanjar Hilts. No point in using hundreds of close packed silver pins as the material will not sustain this and the result is cracking and splitting in the hilt and as loose pins fall away...seen here the leaf pattern silver decorative pieces are loose ... but as a working hilt this is a cheaper alternative...

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 24th November 2017, 05:24 PM

A look at wooden hilt form; Sandalwood. This naturally perfumed hardwood is excellent for hilt making...taking many silver pins without splitting.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 24th November 2017, 05:33 PM

A re-used hilt from a Royal Khanjar which were invariably Rhino Hilts heavily decorated with silver~ Personally I would look for a narrower blade...however, the point being that full use is made of expensive rare horn; recycled in the Omani Khanjar workshops.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 24th November 2017, 05:57 PM

High Density Plastic hilts called "Ameriky" here~ Not a bad looking couple of Khanjars and nicely decorated in the Royal Khanjar form (in Salalah style) on the left and a broad meaty hilted T shaped 4 ringer on the right.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 25th November 2017, 01:28 PM

On the waist ...

Ian · 25th November 2017, 02:44 PM

Ibrahiim:

This is a huge and highly illustrated thread and you have contributed much of it. Thank you for such a rich source of archival material on this interesting subject. May I ask, which of these are ones that you own? I see a lot of high quality examples, and I was wondering if you have collected them over many years. Are they your passion?

Regards,

Ian.

22nd November 2017, 04:21 PM	#1
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	A Khanjar for a big hand! The Omani Emblem is stamped on the belt section (Khanjar in the centre and Two Crossed Swords.) Thus the indicator is that the Khanjar is post 1970... In that time it may well have had a Hilt change. Attached Images

24th November 2017, 03:01 PM	#2
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	A quick review of cow horn used on Khanjar Hilts. No point in using hundreds of close packed silver pins as the material will not sustain this and the result is cracking and splitting in the hilt and as loose pins fall away...seen here the leaf pattern silver decorative pieces are loose ... but as a working hilt this is a cheaper alternative... Attached Images

24th November 2017, 05:24 PM	#3
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	A look at wooden hilt form; Sandalwood. This naturally perfumed hardwood is excellent for hilt making...taking many silver pins without splitting. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 24th November 2017 at 05:38 PM.

24th November 2017, 05:33 PM	#4
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	A re-used hilt from a Royal Khanjar which were invariably Rhino Hilts heavily decorated with silver~ Personally I would look for a narrower blade...however, the point being that full use is made of expensive rare horn; recycled in the Omani Khanjar workshops. Attached Images

24th November 2017, 05:57 PM	#5
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	High Density Plastic hilts called "Ameriky" here~ Not a bad looking couple of Khanjars and nicely decorated in the Royal Khanjar form (in Salalah style) on the left and a broad meaty hilted T shaped 4 ringer on the right. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 24th November 2017 at 06:22 PM.

25th November 2017, 01:28 PM	#6
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	On the waist ... Attached Images

25th November 2017, 02:44 PM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Ibrahiim: This is a huge and highly illustrated thread and you have contributed much of it. Thank you for such a rich source of archival material on this interesting subject. May I ask, which of these are ones that you own? I see a lot of high quality examples, and I was wondering if you have collected them over many years. Are they your passion? Regards, Ian.