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DaveA · 18th November 2016, 04:18 AM

One can learn a bit about the quality of a jambiya blade from Yemen by flicking a finger against the blade. A high pitched "tink!" is lesser quality. A deeper "thunk!" tells you it is better steel.

Or so I am told.

Best,

Dave A.

18th November 2016, 04:18 AM	#17
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 413	Tink! or Thunk! sound One can learn a bit about the quality of a jambiya blade from Yemen by flicking a finger against the blade. A high pitched "tink!" is lesser quality. A deeper "thunk!" tells you it is better steel. Or so I am told. Best, Dave A.