What is this sword?

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by RSWORD

Taking a guess here, I would start in the vicinity of Afghanistan. In the last 10 years, I have visited with a few folks that had toured there and they came back with quite a few edged weapons and often times, they seemed composite pieces like this one. Probably an older blade and cross guard that have been fitted with this handle and scabbard.

Thanks Rick, although the age seems constant throughout the piece. Not that it proves anything by itself. If it is a combination, then everything seems to fit together well, unlike many of that type which obviously do not.
Hopefully more replies will expand on your thoughts.
Regards Stu