silver hilt

[archer]

THis low gradecsilver cone appars to be a hilt? any ideas what its for? It came with a Camel crop.
Steve

[TVV]

Looks like the scabbard chape of a jambiya from Southern Yemen. A search for "gusbi" in the forum should produce some results for comparison.

[ariel]

I think it is a chape. Central Asia?

[kahnjar1]

Hi Steve, Check here.....http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23880&highlight=gusbi
Teodor is correct I think. This is a "chape" from a Yemeni Jambiya. They come in many sizes and finishes. If you search "gusbi" you will see many more styles and sizes.
Stu

[archer]

Thanks Steve