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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on April 9, 2016 at 14:43

Marty-First off, a big welcome to IKC !!  I would be more than happy to try and identify your dagger, but you only showed a picture of the box it came in ?? If you can post a picture or 2 of the actual dagger, I can help you further.You also mentioned it was silver with no markings. If it is silver, odds are good it has silver hallmarks somewhere on the dagger. Check unobtrusive places, even with a magnifying glass. Without seeing the dagger, possibly on the crossguard or butt of the dagger. If I remember correctly when you first posted this yesterday, I thought you said it was 17th century and middle eastern. I would be interested to know why you thought this. Anyhow, give me something more to work with & I will indeed try to help you. BTW, here is the original picture you sent of the box the dagger came in---

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Permalink Reply by Marty on April 11, 2016 at 13:01

Thank you for your response John. Bear with me as I am trying to maneuver my way around the website. I added 3 pics, I hope they go through. (I added them in my initial post but they did not go through) I don't believe it is a 17th century item but it is old. I have looked through out the piece and did not find any sort of markings. Thank you for your help.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on April 11, 2016 at 13:19

Marty,what a beautiful old piece !! I haven't started hunting for info yet,but thought I'd post your photos for everyone to admire, and or drool over-LOL

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on April 11, 2016 at 14:27

Marty- Your dagger is what is called a Jambiya, popular throughout the Arabian Peninsula,especially in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. In Oman is is commonly called a Khanjar. Part of a traditional garb,both a sign of masculinity and status.I am a little puzzled by the 2 photos ?? Is the 2nd photo a case for the dagger in the 1st photo, or two different daggers?? My guess is that this was a presentation piece because of the box, and given to someone for deeds done. I am far from expert on these,but would guess possibly 19th century. These daggers can be all over the board as to vintage and price, from under a hundred dollars in Yemen where they are still made to many thousands of dollars and everywhere in between.If I were you, I would do 2 things- First off, have  a jeweler check for silver & gold content of the dagger (gold if the 2nd pic is a case for the first pic.??).Secondly, have it authenticated and appraised by an expert in these matters. 2 people I would recomend-They charge a small fee, but nothing exorbitant-

Gavin Nugent - http://www.swordsantiqueweapons.com/index.html

Bernard Levine-http://knife-expert.com/appr-k.htm

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Permalink Reply by Marty on April 11, 2016 at 16:18

Thank you John for your quick response.

The second picture is the dagger and the sleeve itself, and it is the front design of the dagger. The other picture is the back side of the dagger inserted into the sleeve.  I sent 3 pictures but it only picked up 2 of them. I will contact the references you provided and see what comes up.  

Thank you once again for all your help and the direction you have provided me :)

 

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on April 12, 2016 at 21:14

??? .. are you sure it's not a kirpan .. ???

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A quick & generic google search results in images quite similar to what is pictured. However .. an authentic kirpan is required to be manufactured of either iron or steel.

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Dale

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