This very good dagger is Omani also known as Khanjar. It originate from Oman, however it is spread as well as other Jambiya’s styles all over the Arabian Peninsula. Heavy well forged 8 inches blade with a pronounced central rib. The hilt is hardwood in a classical “I” shape with the front face and pommel side decorated with many silver. The scabbard is “L” shaped covered with leather braided with silver strips in an intricate decorative pattern. The belt attachment is made of complicate arrangements of silver rings and twisted silver wire. All scabbard and hilt fittings are silver chased in a typical design. Very good condition. A good late 19C. original dagger.