khanjar
Sign in to savethumb|200px|An Omani khanjar, 1924
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thumb|200px|An Omani khanjar, 1924
A khanjar is a traditional dagger originating from the Sultanate of Oman. Worn by men for ceremonial occasions, it is a short curved blade shaped like the letter "J" and resembles a hook.