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[A.alnakkas]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Salaams A.alnakkas ~ Yours is a good example of the Jizzan Saudia weapon....actually Im not at all sure what that is called... Khanjar or Janbiyya ? The material of the hilt is also interesting and I wonder if it is Giraffe ? as opposed to Zraff (wahid al garn) Rhino. Could it be amber?
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Salam,

I dont think Giraffe horn was ever used for hilting.

Amber is a possiblity, does it burn and smells like hair though?