Opinions on a Khanjar style dagger

Ian · 30th September 2023, 11:13 AM

I'm, not getting a very strong Filipino vibe from this one. Could be wrong, but the riveted sheath does not look Filipino to me, and I don't recall seeing a blade with those two cutout areas on a Filipino blade before. The curved blade with a median ridge is also unusual. Looks more likely from a Muslim country ... Pakistan? Afghanistan? Central Asia?

I've edited your pics a bit to show the details of the hilt.
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drac2k · 30th September 2023, 11:48 AM

I thought Philippine as well when I first saw it, but now I'm wondering if it could be Anglo-Indian ?

30th September 2023, 11:13 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,397	I'm, not getting a very strong Filipino vibe from this one. Could be wrong, but the riveted sheath does not look Filipino to me, and I don't recall seeing a blade with those two cutout areas on a Filipino blade before. The curved blade with a median ridge is also unusual. Looks more likely from a Muslim country ... Pakistan? Afghanistan? Central Asia? I've edited your pics a bit to show the details of the hilt. . Attached Images

30th September 2023, 11:48 AM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,258	I thought Philippine as well when I first saw it, but now I'm wondering if it could be Anglo-Indian ?