Your thoughts about a jambiya

Steve · 3rd March 2009, 10:06 AM

The best thing to do is what the jambiya sellers do. Just give the blade a short sharp strike with a rock or small metal object and listen to the sound. Compare the sound to striking a solid older forged blade. The cheaper imported dual metal sheet blades have a higher pitch hollow sound. I find it impossible to tell the difference from visually trying to locate spot welding, especially with new blades.

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3rd March 2009, 10:06 AM	#1
Steve Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 58	The best thing to do is what the jambiya sellers do. Just give the blade a short sharp strike with a rock or small metal object and listen to the sound. Compare the sound to striking a solid older forged blade. The cheaper imported dual metal sheet blades have a higher pitch hollow sound. I find it impossible to tell the difference from visually trying to locate spot welding, especially with new blades.