Making the Perfect Dagger in Oman | SLICE

One of the most famous symbols in Oman, the Omani dagger known as “Khanjar” adorns the country’s flag and coat of arms.Printed on all official documents and school books, it is still worn for official functions across the country. No wedding or big meeting is complete without the dagger: its very presence enhances the prestige and solemnity of any event. Its craftsmanship is every bit as impressive as its cultural significance, and one single dagger can take months to make. But how exactly is one made? Step by step, we follow the khanjar-maker’s deft hands.
Extract from the documentary: “Oman: Sand and Foam”
Production: Ma Drogue A Moi and Ushuaïa TV
Direction: Alexandre Mostras
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[@user-jz2tw8fg2s]

Oman is the brother nation of Yemen. The great Azd tribe migrated there more then 2000 years ago when the great dam of Marib fell. The khanjar is the Omani version of the Yemeni Janbiya. Hopefully one day Yemen will become as stable as Oman. Omanis are a very noble and honorable people

[@DiscoveryBalochistan]

Such a beautiful and a peaceful country👍

[@gomathib2310]

I like the Kanjar of Oman as a Precious Decoration Item to be kept in ShowCase.All Traditional Items can be displayed as Sweet Memories.

[@thefaithful5991]

I like it as a self defence weapon , which it is , don't forget it's history . Prevalent in a time when knives were used as a weapon. It's a pretty knife , belonging to Oman's culture. The dagger in the belt and cane in the hand with thobes and head wraps is just pure class.

[@MrRugercat45]

Wow those daggers are so beautiful. What a rich culture the Omanis have, it’s important to remember and preserve your culture and heritage, and carry it on, we should be doing the same here too. We’re looking to the future too much and it’s pointless, it will get here regardless. Unfortunately. God Bless all your families in Oman, those craftsmen are amazing!

[@willisgemutlich2608]

this reminds me of the spanish saddles as well as the suits they wear in my region for fiesta parades, something that was invented to invite tourism by the spanish ranchers who still held land after the american conquest of california. my neighbor had these things, and donated them to a local museum. apparently they're worth 20 to 30 thousand dollars because of the intricate silver weaving work, and it all has to be hand stitched through leather or cloth. masterful work for sure, and something we have to inherit as well as earn.

[@MohammedAlHaydarii]

Mashallah Very amazing

[@caseygoddard]

Interesting video. I didn't know about the cane. I wonder if originally it was used like a riding crop for managing camels....?

[@ernestocalderon3453]

No it's from the shepherd staff of their shepherd ancestors

[@Al_mutlaq]

أعجبني كلام المتحدث

[@ibaadiqbal6180]

How do you spell the cane’s name

[@readerlight5956]

Hm?

[@razinkoshy3421]

That region looks like sur

[@cd194m]

Are those workers indians

[@omaralbalushi5559]

Ye

[@alexm1816]

Yes

[@readerlight5956]

How much?

[@s-iv7576]

it depend on the kanjar

[@Al_mutlaq]

It depends on the type of materials used

[@Turki-il9lz]

A average khanjar maybe 1200 dollars or more

[@deanaloosi812]

WHY IS THERE NO BLADE MAKING IN HERE???!!!

[@iyikadn4313]

MUSLIM UMMAH LOVE FOR ARAB ❤❤❤

[@thirstiestvillager9233]

The embroidery is beautiful but I would be inclined to use it, and the way that blade is set tells me it would break. Different culture, I guess.

[@gre8]

Yeah, looks like such a flimsy construction when compared to western knives. Then again, it is probably meant as a weapon to pierce and slash flesh, not hack against wood or something. Would still love to own one though. I love ethnic and traditional weapons.

[@thewawii838]

@@gre8 it’s curved so it gives you a better vantage point towards the soft under part of the chin.

[@HelpfulGuy95]

It's a decorative blade

[@xxxxxx5868]

You don't use a dagger like that to swing at wood lol. Obviously if you would use that dagger for bushcrafting it would chip, it isn't meant for it. It's a weapon for cutting and slicing flesh. Different things have different purposes.

[@TanveerAhmad-jc9it]

hi I am a supplier of raw horn handle for this.

[@MrRugercat45]

What horn do they use usually? For “regular” daggers? I know rhino horn is used in some places but it’s extremely expensive. Just wondering.

[@hothi13singh]

Guys who are making it look like Indian.

[@AR-15-685]

He said in "YEMEN" not Saudi Arabia.

[@hackingmalware]

If all the Indian work force decide to leave, Oman would crumble, lol

[@Turki-il9lz]

Well not really we have 30 thousand unemployed skilled omani workers who would take over only reson they haven't is because Indians work for much cheaper lmao

[@relaxationgreenalj2118]

So why you don't leave. Leave and let us see

[@user-ci7nn6pe7i]

Prices will rise a little because cheap labor is able and Oman will not collapse

[@Dillon-bl3dz]

London be like

[@chroma6947]

Hah so funny london only place with knives hehe london had bladesmiths selling to criminals since when? I think they get their weapons from mums kitchen.

[@ryanhamley4161]

May we all seek Jesus Christ and repent in His mighty name Beautiful knife btw

[@Abdulkhaaliq23]

take the kufr elsewhere ok.. When Jesus (pbuh) returns he will denounce all you people who ascribe divinity to him.. smh ...such a dangerous sin you do and believe in. Repent to the Creator before it's to late..