Jambiya from?

Gonzoadler · 14th June 2021, 10:40 AM

Hello,

it is an Omani Khanjar and not a Jambiya. Of course that is only a name game because Jambiyas and Omani Khanjars are very similar.
Purists would saying , that your piece is not made in one of the traditional styles and normally silver tin was used for the mountings. So I would say it is late 20th century.
A buffalo horn handle is good, many modern pieces have plastic handles, also if they are made in traditional style and with silver mountings.
I would say nice modern Omani craftmanship.

Regards
Robin

mariusgmioc · 14th June 2021, 01:47 PM

20th century Omani khanjar, yes, but I do not think it is made in Oman.

My guess would be Indian workmanship.

Tim Simmons · 14th June 2021, 02:57 PM

I have just noticed this dot mark 65. year of manufacture? or the other way up something else?

Kubur · 14th June 2021, 03:11 PM

Yes, Indian touristy version of the Omani khanjar (nice work through)
For the 65, maybe a limited edition?

Tim Simmons · 14th June 2021, 03:45 PM

This pdf has lots of information. In particular how Morden young smiths no longer follow tradition in manufacture but mix styles to suit themselves.

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/195632974.pdf

Tim Simmons · 14th June 2021, 08:32 PM

I could be dreaming but if the 65 is a date, that fits with British forces in the Dhofar Rebellion.

Saracen · 15th June 2021, 09:38 PM

Some elements of the ornament of this khanjar stylistically remind me of the elements characteristic of the Afghan weapons of the turn of the 19-20 century. I think the place of manufacture of this khanjar is Afghanistan or Pakistan. And not too long ago.

14th June 2021, 02:57 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	I have just noticed this dot mark 65. year of manufacture? or the other way up something else? Attached Images

15th June 2021, 09:38 PM	#7
Saracen Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147	Some elements of the ornament of this khanjar stylistically remind me of the elements characteristic of the Afghan weapons of the turn of the 19-20 century. I think the place of manufacture of this khanjar is Afghanistan or Pakistan. And not too long ago. Attached Images

14th June 2021, 10:40 AM	#1
Gonzoadler Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 255	Hello, it is an Omani Khanjar and not a Jambiya. Of course that is only a name game because Jambiyas and Omani Khanjars are very similar. Purists would saying , that your piece is not made in one of the traditional styles and normally silver tin was used for the mountings. So I would say it is late 20th century. A buffalo horn handle is good, many modern pieces have plastic handles, also if they are made in traditional style and with silver mountings. I would say nice modern Omani craftmanship. Regards Robin

14th June 2021, 01:47 PM	#2
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,911	20th century Omani khanjar, yes, but I do not think it is made in Oman. My guess would be Indian workmanship.

14th June 2021, 03:11 PM	#4
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Yes, Indian touristy version of the Omani khanjar (nice work through) For the 65, maybe a limited edition?

14th June 2021, 03:45 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	This pdf has lots of information. In particular how Morden young smiths no longer follow tradition in manufacture but mix styles to suit themselves. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/195632974.pdf

14th June 2021, 08:32 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	I could be dreaming but if the 65 is a date, that fits with British forces in the Dhofar Rebellion.