Assib Zabidi Jambiya from Yemen For Comment

Steve · 27th March 2012, 05:44 AM

Hi Lew,
I thought that was you who scored the jambiya.Thats good. I should have had a go myself but I'm getting a bit lazy. I'd be interested in your opinion on a few items when you receive and can handle the jambiya - if you don't mind?

Firstly,you've probably noticed but the silver decoration on the face of the curved section on the scabbard is different one side to the other. First time I've seen this. Do you think its a repair?

Secondly, there are some elements of the silverwork that look as though they have been cast, or partially cast and then decorated.???

Lastly, do you think the blade, with the "Queen of Sheba" inscription is a good quality forge or a cheaper version ( the seller, I think, said a good quality, heavy blade?)? I have only ever seen these inscriptions on a lighter weight blade and I'm interested as to whether the inscribing was done on any blade or just from a few , or maybe only one,particular workshop.

Thanks Lew for your considered opinion when you receive the dagger.
Steve

27th March 2012, 05:44 AM	#5
Steve Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 58	Hi Lew, I thought that was you who scored the jambiya.Thats good. I should have had a go myself but I'm getting a bit lazy. I'd be interested in your opinion on a few items when you receive and can handle the jambiya - if you don't mind? Firstly,you've probably noticed but the silver decoration on the face of the curved section on the scabbard is different one side to the other. First time I've seen this. Do you think its a repair? Secondly, there are some elements of the silverwork that look as though they have been cast, or partially cast and then decorated.??? Lastly, do you think the blade, with the "Queen of Sheba" inscription is a good quality forge or a cheaper version ( the seller, I think, said a good quality, heavy blade?)? I have only ever seen these inscriptions on a lighter weight blade and I'm interested as to whether the inscribing was done on any blade or just from a few , or maybe only one,particular workshop. Thanks Lew for your considered opinion when you receive the dagger. Steve