Khanjar

For the villages in Iran, see Khanjar, Iran and Khanjar, Khuzestan.

The khanjar (Arabic language: خنجر‎) is the traditional dagger of Oman. It is similar to the Yemeni jambiya. The khanjar is curved and sharpened on both edges. It is carried in a sheath decorated in silver, on a belt similarly decorated in silver filigree. A khanjar appears on the flag of Oman, as part of the national emblem of Oman.

Role[]

There are many uses of the khanjar. It is a symbolic weapon, worn by men after puberty. Nowadays, it is used as a type of formal dress item and for stylistic purposes. Drawing the khanjar from its sheath was a social taboo before the 1970s, and men would only do that if they sought revenge or assassination.^{[citation needed]}

Distribution[]

The khanjar can be found anywhere from Egypt to Iran under the same name.

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Used[]

The Perfume company Amouage which is owned by the Sultan of Oman also has bottles with men's scents having a shape of Khanjar.^[1]

References[]

↑ http://www.fragrantica.com/designers/Amouage.html

External links[]

Khanjar photos at Alain-Dailyphoto Blogspot

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[1] ttp://www.fragrantica.com/designers/Amouage.html

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