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Old 17th March 2007, 06:01 AM   #8
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Interesting! I've always wondered how those were worn; it looks like even the large jambiyas are set up to be drawn pommel up towards the thumb, the reverse of how one would hold a sword. I suppose it would be possible to twist the hand so as to draw the weapon with the blade positioned for a slash or drawcut, but it seems awkward for that....
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