What is "khanjar"

n. A kind of dagger used in certain Arabian countries.

A khanjar (, , ) is a traditional dagger originating from Yemen. 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. It is a popular souvenir among tourists and is sold in souqs throughout the region.

Khanjar (; transliteration: Dagger) is a 1980 Hindi language film produced and directed by Atmaram. This action thriller casts Navin Nischol in the lead with the support cast of Reena Roy, Suresh Oberoi, Amjad Khan, Jankidas, Jayshree T., Jeevan, K. N. Singh, Mehmood, Murad, Reeta Bhaduri, Sajjan, Shekhar Kapur. Nitin Mangeshkar scored the music for this film, with the lyrics written by Maya Govind.

The story, in brief, is about a dagger used in a criminal investigation, and the mysterious deaths around the life of its custodian.