Very Good Khanjarli Dagger with Ivory Handle - 12036

The Khanjarli, one of the rarest and most sought after dagger in the Indian weaponry. It is characterized by its strongly re-curving blade and wide lunette shaped pommel. This one is a very good example, probably late 18 C. or earlier, with a 8 ½ inches fullered blade forged from wootz (Damascus, watered) steel. The lunette shaped pommel and grips are Ivory. Total length 13 inches. Very good condition. Minor chips and small repairs on the ivory. |