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			THis low gradecsilver cone appars to be a hilt? any ideas what its for? It came with a Camel crop. 
		
		
		
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			Looks like the scabbard chape of a jambiya from Southern Yemen. A search for "gusbi" in the forum should produce some results for comparison.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			I think it is a chape. Central Asia?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Hi Steve, Check here.....http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=gusbi 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Teodor is correct I think. This is a "chape" from a Yemeni Jambiya. They come in many sizes and finishes. If you search "gusbi" you will see many more styles and sizes. Stu  | 
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			Thanks Steve
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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