arabic persian turkish traditional dagger originating worn men ceremonial occasions short curved sword shaped like letter resembles hook variety different materials depending quality popular tourists sold region history known created rock carvings dagger found located central region believed revival occurred late mentioned account june historically men royal family wear civilian men permitted year current sultan father began institute reforms country usage symbolism composition manufacturing depending quality variety different metals materials gold silver finest quality royalty brass copper utilized local instance adorned gold historically limited upper class traditionally dagger designed future owner taking account specifications preferences stipulated time takes manufacture range weeks months sections handle blade material utilized playing significant role influencing final price dagger bone specifically horn elephant common standard considered best material international ban ivory trade usage materials wood plastic bone prevalent typically flat designed royal family shape cross custom underneath waist belt situated centre body form everyday attire carried ceremonial dagger worn formal events ceremonies weddings meetings diplomatic functions occasions labelled sign symbol power authority serving status symbol person wearing result given families sons reach common wedding gift groom originally created weapon attack defend utilized solely ceremonial practical purposes today situation occur desert tool hunting animals ropes development considered social taboo pull time men seek vengeance defend oneself distribution prevalent given symbolic status worn men forming integral component traditional dress countries found sold gulf arab states popular tourists best selling uses official government national symbol featured national emblem symbol royal crest said dynasty 18th century subsequently national emblem depicted country currency specifically note postage stamps issued furthermore statues buildings housing government country commercial previously shown prominently logo planes country flag carrier removed logo illustrates stylized retained motif telecommunications company merged mobile company owned sultan royal family incorporates dagger design bottles cap bottle resembles handle complimenting cap evokes dome
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