Silvered Khanjar

archer · 21st March 2009, 11:41 PM

This dagger came in today with a silvered blade after washing soil off of it I could see a pattern under the rough silvering the blade had, without even a documentation picture, it met some diluted phosphoric acid. The nielloing appears old and missing in some areas. The hilt and sheath have a varnish coating?

Any and all comments will be appreciated.

Regards,
Steve

Atlantia · 22nd March 2009, 12:20 AM

Wow, the wootz blade is a treat!
I wouldn't have guessed it from the mounts (although the pictures might not show their full glory of course!)

archer · 22nd March 2009, 12:56 AM

Thanks, Here's a few shots of a palm flowers and a boat and a Arhout waterwheel. Maybe Arabic???

ALEX · 22nd March 2009, 03:09 AM

I think it is Iraqi, late 19th/early 20th Cent. The scabbard is silver with typical nielo decorations. Not the best quality, but decent. But the blade is Very Nice!!!!

ariel · 22nd March 2009, 03:09 AM

My guess it is from one of the Arabic parts of the former Ottoman Empire, Syria would be my first guess.

archer · 24th March 2009, 12:14 AM

Thanks for the information. I polished the blade more and re etched it. It is by far the highest contrasting blade I've found to date, even if it does dress funny.
Alex you and Galvano set the bar higher,so I'm going to be more diligent and save up funds to be able to buy a quality jambiya someday.

My Thanks to all,

Steve

21st March 2009, 11:41 PM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Silvered Khanjar This dagger came in today with a silvered blade after washing soil off of it I could see a pattern under the rough silvering the blade had, without even a documentation picture, it met some diluted phosphoric acid. The nielloing appears old and missing in some areas. The hilt and sheath have a varnish coating? Any and all comments will be appreciated. Regards, Steve Attached Images

22nd March 2009, 12:56 AM	#3
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Origin Shots?? Thanks, Here's a few shots of a palm flowers and a boat and a Arhout waterwheel. Maybe Arabic??? Attached Images

24th March 2009, 12:14 AM	#6
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	followup Thanks for the information. I polished the blade more and re etched it. It is by far the highest contrasting blade I've found to date, even if it does dress funny. Alex you and Galvano set the bar higher,so I'm going to be more diligent and save up funds to be able to buy a quality jambiya someday. My Thanks to all, Steve Attached Images

22nd March 2009, 12:20 AM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Wow, the wootz blade is a treat! I wouldn't have guessed it from the mounts (although the pictures might not show their full glory of course!)

22nd March 2009, 03:09 AM	#4
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 935	I think it is Iraqi, late 19th/early 20th Cent. The scabbard is silver with typical nielo decorations. Not the best quality, but decent. But the blade is Very Nice!!!!

22nd March 2009, 03:09 AM	#5
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	My guess it is from one of the Arabic parts of the former Ottoman Empire, Syria would be my first guess.