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Old 18th April 2012, 01:39 AM   #1
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Default Recent Jambiya and a new Khanjar

This khanjar just came in I believe it came out of an estate as it's NIB. I think it may have some age, but,no use. Is the case a presentation case or one purchased with the dagger? I'm not familiar with This type triangular belt chain at the Quba. Does it help date the dagger or it's origins? The hilt while translucent hasn't given up ant clues to its origins either. The whole dagger weighs 1 pound 5 ozs.

The unusual Yemeni? Jambiya came in yesterday. Yeah, I'm like a kid in a candy store all wired up. It is compact with a 6 1/2 inch blade three copper dots on each side. I don't recall seeing one like it before The silver is soft and oxidised it is brightening from handling.
The hilt as suspected is Rhino horn and very translucent. Is this Yemeni? Is there a separate name for this little Jambiya? Perhaps the odd chape with the fruit cluster is a clue?

Your comments, or information is sought. Thanks, Steve
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