Jambiya and Khanjar

Johan van Zyl · 18th November 2017, 09:19 AM

Thank you, Ebrahiim! I had previously read your fine thread, but I have re-read it now at your advice. The man I traded the Omani khanjar from, told me that he got it from a guy who received it attached to the inside of a deep glass-fronted portrait frame. There is still a round spot 2 centimetres wide in the centre of the scabbard back that shows it had been glued in place.

Looking at my pic, are you able to give an idea as to the approximate age of this khanjar, Ebrahiim? And do you think it is Oman-made, or could it be an Indian copy?

I appreciate your comments.

Johan

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 18th November 2017, 10:49 AM

Salaams Johan van Zyl ~!In my view it is Omani... Not sure where from as it could be Nizwa since it is quite small compared to the usual Baatinah weapons .. It's Omani for sure. Probably 20 or 30 Years old.

Johan van Zyl · 19th November 2017, 08:47 AM

Salaams Ibrahiim. I thank your for your kind advice and willingness to comment!

Regards
Johan.

18th November 2017, 10:49 AM	#2
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams Johan van Zyl ~!In my view it is Omani... Not sure where from as it could be Nizwa since it is quite small compared to the usual Baatinah weapons .. It's Omani for sure. Probably 20 or 30 Years old. Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 18th November 2017 at 11:00 AM.

18th November 2017, 09:19 AM	#1
Johan van Zyl Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: I live in Gordon's Bay, a village in the Western Cape Province in South Africa. Posts: 126	Thank you, Ebrahiim! I had previously read your fine thread, but I have re-read it now at your advice. The man I traded the Omani khanjar from, told me that he got it from a guy who received it attached to the inside of a deep glass-fronted portrait frame. There is still a round spot 2 centimetres wide in the centre of the scabbard back that shows it had been glued in place. Looking at my pic, are you able to give an idea as to the approximate age of this khanjar, Ebrahiim? And do you think it is Oman-made, or could it be an Indian copy? I appreciate your comments. Johan

19th November 2017, 08:47 AM	#3
Johan van Zyl Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: I live in Gordon's Bay, a village in the Western Cape Province in South Africa. Posts: 126	Salaams Ibrahiim. I thank your for your kind advice and willingness to comment! Regards Johan.