A khanjar (Arabic: خنجر‎, Persian: خونگر‎, Turkish: Hançer, Bosnian: Handžar) is a traditional dagger originating from Oman. Worn by men for ceremonial occasions, it is a short curved sword shaped like the letter "J" and resembles a hook. It can be made from a variety of different materials, depending on the quality of its craftsmanship.