[Steve]

Hi Guys,
I've just received an old jambiya from the Hadhramaut in Yemen and it has three brass spots on each side of the central ridge forged into the blade. This is the only one I've ever seen from Yemen like this.
I've seen this before in blades from China/Tibet/Nepal. Maybe other countries?
I've never understood why they're there and what this means for my jambiya blade?? what do you think?
All contributions welcomed.

Thanks, Steve