A dream come true

harrywagner · 12th September 2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

Congratulations on acquiring such a nice piece.

Thanks David! This is now, by far, the best item in my small collection.

Any thoughts on cleaning the blade? The blade may be Damascus steel but it is hard to tell in its present condition. Thanks!

Harry

David R · 12th September 2015, 02:21 PM

Lots of posts and threads on here about blade cleaning, but I would start by simply degreasing and removing dirt, and then give it a light oil. You can always move on from there, but you can never go back.

drac2k · 12th September 2015, 03:05 PM

WELL DONE ! Sometimes the hunt and the procurement of the item at a reasonable cost (the definition of "reasonable cost," is open to debate between my wife and I), is almost as much fun as owning the artifact .

kahnjar1 · 12th September 2015, 08:17 PM

Nice Jambiya Harry. The hilt style suggests origin to be Jizan (Jazan) region of south western Saudi Arabia, down towards the Yemeni border.
Stu

CharlesS · 12th September 2015, 09:22 PM

Arabian jambiyas are not my specialty, but I am always tickled to see anyone get their dream piece! Congrats!

We have all been there and many of us know that feeling.

May more good fortune come your way!

12th September 2015, 02:21 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,119	Lots of posts and threads on here about blade cleaning, but I would start by simply degreasing and removing dirt, and then give it a light oil. You can always move on from there, but you can never go back.

12th September 2015, 03:05 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	WELL DONE ! Sometimes the hunt and the procurement of the item at a reasonable cost (the definition of "reasonable cost," is open to debate between my wife and I), is almost as much fun as owning the artifact .

12th September 2015, 08:17 PM	#4
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Nice Jambiya Harry. The hilt style suggests origin to be Jizan (Jazan) region of south western Saudi Arabia, down towards the Yemeni border. Stu

12th September 2015, 09:22 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Arabian jambiyas are not my specialty, but I am always tickled to see anyone get their dream piece! Congrats! We have all been there and many of us know that feeling. May more good fortune come your way!