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Originally Posted by kahnjar1
The "bulb" is called a THUM and literally translates as a Garlic or Onion. Found mostly on Western Arabian knives from Asir /Meccan region, though it is also found on some Southern Arabian pieces, notibly the Hadramauti GUSBI. I guess the shape can be anything the maker dreams up as some are only very small while others are quite big.
Regards Stuart
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Thanks Stuart, sorry didn't mean to pull your thread off topic. Really nice dagger mate! Hopefully someone will help with the translation?