Jerseyman
4th September 2023, 12:12 AM
I believe this to be a 19C Kurdish Iraqi jambiya. I'd say that the scabbard is a newer replacement, but from within the cultural context. It has a horn hilt with inset turqoises and one coral.
The blade has an odd elongated 'pore' structure - not sure if that is a result of grinding and/or cleaning, or if it's something to do with the type of steel used.
Dimensions
Length 37cm
Blade length 20.5cm
Blade width 4cm
Hilt 13cm x 5cm x 3cm
The blade has an odd elongated 'pore' structure - not sure if that is a result of grinding and/or cleaning, or if it's something to do with the type of steel used.
Dimensions
Length 37cm
Blade length 20.5cm
Blade width 4cm
Hilt 13cm x 5cm x 3cm