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Hello Ibrahiim, Thank you for this information. I did not know the pin arrangement style was called "eyes of the Bedouin", or about the Baatinah form. We think alike with regards to the importance of a Khanjar's age. Quality and beauty are more important considerations. I really like this one. That the hilt is composite does not bother me. I had a difficult time believing it was man made. Thanks again for the information! Best regards, Harry |
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Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
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Salaams All~ One burning question is...Regarding the Al Wusta khanjar and its almost identical like ness to the weapon in the Asir (The flower tribe khanjar...also known as Habaabi...of Abha ...which I note only differs in that the Asir style often carries a floral stamp and or a signature on the reverse. (Potentially an owners signature)
Was this weapon faithfully copied by artesans who may have migrated from Al Wusta /perhaps blood relatives...Silversmiths that simply moved to the Asir from Oman ...or is it simply the result of weapons being shipped from Al Wusta and stamped/signed in the Asir...i.e. traded in ? See The Habaabi Khanjar/Jambia; FromThe Asir. Regards, Ibrahim al Balooshi. Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 24th January 2016 at 03:57 PM. |
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Salaams All...On reflection #3 and #76 whilst easily confused with Dhakilliyyah (interior) and UAE form are more than likely from the Sharkiyyah thus probably made in either Sur or Sinaw...Such is the difficulty in arriving at a birthplace on these weapons that I add UAE/ Sharqiyyah/Suri style knowing that leaves some wiggle room on these difficult to be certain daggers..
![]() Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 28th February 2016 at 02:56 PM. |
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Hello Ibrahiim,
A wonderful and very useful thread, even for a layman like myself. A further question if I may on my friend's khanjar we spoke about recently: What are the standard blade length's encountered with Sur sailors jambiya? Many thanks, Chris |
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[QUOTE=mrcjgscott]Hello Ibrahiim,
A wonderful and very useful thread, even for a layman like myself. A further question if I may on my friend's khanjar we spoke about recently: What are the standard blade length's encountered with Sur sailors jambiya? Many thanks, Chris[/QUOTE Hi Chris, Two things....these are not "sailors" Khanjars as such. As with most regions of Oman there is a port, but the origin relates to the REGION and not the port. Now to blade length. Mine has a 6" blade which in my experience is about the length found on most Omani Khanjars no matter where they originate. There are no doubt some which are shorter and some which are longer, but on average that appears to be the general length. Stu |
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Many thanks indeed. I understand it is a regional definition. I have not handled too many Khanjar's, but I have seen blade lengths from 6 to 7.5, so just wondered of there was an overall, or regional standard. I suppose it depends quite a bit on the owner's needs, and what the khanjar itself is to be used for. Many thanks, Chris |
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