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chiefheadknocker
28th April 2018, 09:57 AM
This is an unusual jambiya , any info would be great ,I'm a novice in this area but it looks original and not a tourist item , I'm not sure of its true origin or value , hope you can help
thanks

Bob A
28th April 2018, 04:34 PM
Looks like a so-called "gusbi" jambiya from the Hadramout area of Yemen.

Not a tourist item, and not commonly seen. Congratulations on a nice find.

chiefheadknocker
28th April 2018, 06:16 PM
hi bob thanks for your reply and information .
all the best
chief

Kubur
28th April 2018, 06:57 PM
Yeap
it's a nice one, from Aden maybe
Some of them have amazing red cornaline stones on it.
Look at these ones

Kubur

chiefheadknocker
28th April 2018, 07:34 PM
hi thanks for your reply , wow some lovely examples there :)