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ariel · 12th May 2009, 05:42 AM

It is a Shibriya, a variant of jambiya of a "Palestinian" origin, encompassing Israel, West Bank and Jordan. They have this peculiar "dogleg" configuration of the blade and, usually, tin metal scabbard and handle. Very "homemade" quality, as a rule.

12th May 2009, 05:42 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	It is a Shibriya, a variant of jambiya of a "Palestinian" origin, encompassing Israel, West Bank and Jordan. They have this peculiar "dogleg" configuration of the blade and, usually, tin metal scabbard and handle. Very "homemade" quality, as a rule.