Very Rare 17 C. Ottoman Khanjar Dagger

16 and 17 C. Ottoman Khanjars (Jambiya) daggers are quite scarce and characterized by their rather small size, slightly curved good blade of flat lentil cross section with added decoration and faceted wood or ivory or jade handles.

This small dagger is Ottoman, 17C. curved and double edged blade forged from good watered steel. Walrus grips with silver grip strap. Walrus scabbard (with wood liners). Silver locket and chape.

Blade 6 1/2 inches. Total length 11 1/2 inches. Very good condition. Repaired crack on the front grip. The silver mounts on the scabbard are later. May be 20 C.