Jambiya-like dagger, Africa?

[Devadatta]

Hi All,

Here we have this variation of jambiya, the seller claims that's Balcan. However, I strictly doubt - my opinion it's somewhere from North Africa - maybe Sudan? And I also think it's some kind of tourist daggers - like those syrian jambiyas of XX century...Anyone help, please? Manythanks in advance~

[ariel]

I would vote for the Syrian origin to start with.
In any case, aluminum inserts within the handle put it into the post-WWII time interval.
Now, guys, you can start flaying me.....

[Battara]

I agree with Ariel, this is mid to late 20th century Syrian or Lebanese jambiya.

[Martin Lubojacky]

This is very similar to Syrian (Majdal Shams), but it is for certain Ethiopian and say about contemporary dagger.
Regards,

Martin

[Devadatta]

Thanks a lot everyone,

Yes it's pretty easy to confuse with syrian pieces, but I was sure it's not syrian from the very beginning, since the style is a little bit different. Actually it's more primitive compared to any syrian I would say. So as I thought it comes from Africa, thanks again.

[Lew]

This is very similar to Syrian (Majdal Shams), but it is for certain Ethiopian and say about contemporary dagger.
Regards,

Martin


I agree Ethiopian and not older than the 1970 I would think.

[roanoa]

Yes. 100% Ethiopian.