Posted 8 years ago
Lmtaylor902
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We purchased this knife at a vintage shop for 30 dollars we think it may be from the pakastan area it has a tiger / lion on the end of the ivory handle we don’t know what the makers mark is does anyone know any info about this knife/dagger
The upswept blade design falls into the general category of a jambiya, although they don't usually have animal heads for the pommel. They are made all over the Middle East. The sheath, guard, and pommel appear to be niello but you'll have to have it examined by a jeweler or someone familiar with the technique. If so, it is a very high quality weapon - possibly recent - but still not your usual tourist junk. I don't think the handle is ivory - it looks more like bone.