Yemen dagger

Gary Varner · 12th November 2007, 06:42 AM

I just purchased this Yemen dagger. I know it isn't in very good condition and shows quite a lot of wear and wondered if anyone might have any comments about it--is it Yemen? Age? Thanks,

Gary

Michael Blalock · 12th November 2007, 03:29 PM

This is a type worn by Yemeni's around Aden and the Protectorates. They have an Indian influence with the tooled leather scabbards.

ariel · 12th November 2007, 05:56 PM

As opposed to the majority of similar daggers on e-bay, this one looks truly original, used, abused and not "freshened-up".
This is the best kind, in my mind.
Congratulations!

Gary Varner · 12th November 2007, 08:06 PM

Used and abused I would say! Thank you! I like original items in my collections and I don't think you can get more original than this. It certainly isn't a tourist piece.

Gary

12th November 2007, 06:42 AM	#1
Gary Varner Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 18	Yemen dagger I just purchased this Yemen dagger. I know it isn't in very good condition and shows quite a lot of wear and wondered if anyone might have any comments about it--is it Yemen? Age? Thanks, Gary Attached Images

12th November 2007, 03:29 PM	#2
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	This is a type worn by Yemeni's around Aden and the Protectorates. They have an Indian influence with the tooled leather scabbards.

12th November 2007, 05:56 PM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	As opposed to the majority of similar daggers on e-bay, this one looks truly original, used, abused and not "freshened-up". This is the best kind, in my mind. Congratulations!

12th November 2007, 08:06 PM	#4
Gary Varner Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 18	Used and abused I would say! Thank you! I like original items in my collections and I don't think you can get more original than this. It certainly isn't a tourist piece. Gary