A silver dagger from Persia?

kahnjar1 · 6th March 2008, 02:35 AM

Yes indeed shown in Elgoods book Arms and Armor of Arabia. Silver version on page 88, and also shows 2 ivory hilted ones on page 93.
Shape seems generally refered to as "Kurdish" but the Kurds are spread right across Iraq, Iran and parts of Turkey so would be hard to pin down the exact area or origin. This is certainly not of Omani origin.
Hielke, this book is available on ABEBOOKS.com if you are interested in getting a copy. A good reference book for those who collect Arabian stuff.
Regards Stuart

Hommine · 6th March 2008, 06:32 PM

Thanks for the feedback.

A nice story about this dagger: Before I could react the arab seller demonstrated (to my horror) the quality of the steel of the blade by cutting through a brass cartridge case...

Hielke

6th March 2008, 02:35 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	PERSIAN/IRANIAN---ELGOOD Yes indeed shown in Elgoods book Arms and Armor of Arabia. Silver version on page 88, and also shows 2 ivory hilted ones on page 93. Shape seems generally refered to as "Kurdish" but the Kurds are spread right across Iraq, Iran and parts of Turkey so would be hard to pin down the exact area or origin. This is certainly not of Omani origin. Hielke, this book is available on ABEBOOKS.com if you are interested in getting a copy. A good reference book for those who collect Arabian stuff. Regards Stuart

6th March 2008, 06:32 PM	#2
Hommine Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 21	Thanks Thanks for the feedback. A nice story about this dagger: Before I could react the arab seller demonstrated (to my horror) the quality of the steel of the blade by cutting through a brass cartridge case... Hielke