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DaveA 29th July 2012 08:34 PM

Jambiya for comment
 
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Hello friends,

Digging through a box of items acquired years ago, I found this jambiya:

Hilt: Possibly ebony or horn grip.
Blade: 5 ¼ inches long, sharp both sides, shows some wear but no nicks or serious damage.
Sheath: all metal
Total length excluding sheath: 9 ¾ inches

Is this one "for the traveler" or something a bit more interesting? Possible origin? I welcome your comments.

Best Regards,

Dave A.

broadaxe 29th July 2012 09:47 PM

Syrian khnajar, better grade "for the traveler" and retains a humble collector's value, as the blade is tempered steel. Lower grade one looks the same but is all-cast of brass, sometimes even not plated.

DaveA 29th July 2012 09:51 PM

Thank you
 
Tip of the hat to you sir! I am sure you are to generous when you say "humble value". Now I remember why I put it in the box!

Dom 29th July 2012 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadaxe
Syrian khnajar, better grade "for the traveler"

I confirm, very well framed "broadaxe" ;)

à +

Dom

broadaxe 30th July 2012 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveA
Tip of the hat to you sir! I am sure you are to generous when you say "humble value". Now I remember why I put it in the box!

:) thanks. Well, comparing with the all-brass khanjars this is at least a real live blade, plus additional material to the hilt.


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