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harrywagner · 25th February 2016, 10:55 PM

This is another recent purchase and a bit of a mystery. Jambiya are one of the few weapons I feel like I know a little something about, but this one has me stumped. It has a horn hilt. I believe it is rhino. The sheath is interesting. I've not seen another one like this. And the hilt is unusually small at under 3". It has the look and feel of an old piece. I would guess early 20th. I am hoping the writing on the blade will provide some clues. Can anyone help with the translation? TIA!

Harry

25th February 2016, 10:55 PM	#1
harrywagner Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 373	Help with translation and ID This is another recent purchase and a bit of a mystery. Jambiya are one of the few weapons I feel like I know a little something about, but this one has me stumped. It has a horn hilt. I believe it is rhino. The sheath is interesting. I've not seen another one like this. And the hilt is unusually small at under 3". It has the look and feel of an old piece. I would guess early 20th. I am hoping the writing on the blade will provide some clues. Can anyone help with the translation? TIA! Harry Attached Images