Syrian(?) Kindjal

[Interested Party]

Originally Posted by Pitt1999

The metal scabbard with silver inlay suggests that at least the scabbard could be of Syrian manufacture, although this scabbard is decorated in a much more simple style than what is typically seen in these steel and silver scabbards.

The blade has a mark that I remember seeing on some other kindjal before. It is clearly not related to this symbol in any way, but it reminds me of a small, less detailed version of the "flaming bomb" mark found on some Spanish and American weaponry.

I am not sure about the Syrian attribution. I always associate Syria with their lower end punched decoration in brass. Sorry no help there. What I do see is that the mark may be a version of the "vessel." I am having some perspicacity problems and can't remember the Arabic word for the motif. I believe it repeats on the sheath with the tree of life sprouting from it.

Do you think the front handle scale is Bakelite?

[Pitt1999]

Originally Posted by Interested Party

Do you think the front handle scale is Bakelite?

I do suspect that the hilt scales are bakelite or some other synthetic material. I wonder if it can be an older blade that got remounted with new furniture.

[Sajen]

Hello Pitt,

I am not an expert for this region but my feeling tells me that your nice dagger could be from Libanon. I like this piece, the handle scales are from goat horn IMVHO. With your age guess I would occur.

Regards,
Detlef