Yemen Jambiya for comment

TVV · 7th June 2018, 01:53 AM

Jose,

I am referring to Stephen Gracie "Jambiya, Daggers from the Ancient Souqs of Yemen". There are threads on the book somewhere in the forum, and in my opinion, it is probably the best book on the subject so far.

Battara · 7th June 2018, 03:36 AM

Ah.........I see (said the blind man as he picked up his table and saw......).

Thank you both!

Oh and yes Bob - the blade is worn (and not a 2 ply welded newby) and this is typical of some of these pieces. I once had one I think from Oman, newer made (looking back). Even then, the scabbard was much larger than what was needed for the blade. However, I have only seen this feature on Arabian pieces and pieces from Sudan (if I remember correctly) where the scabbard is upturned at the end.

Battara · 7th June 2018, 04:03 AM

Another thought. For me chasing is much easier than filigree. Filigree is hard enough, but THIS level of filigree is insane!

Again Zukran to both of you - I will look this book up.

Battara · 7th June 2018, 11:56 PM

It has been brought to my attention that I forgot to mention the granulation work as well as the filigree work. One more reason why I like this piece!

7th June 2018, 03:36 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Ah.........I see (said the blind man as he picked up his table and saw......). Thank you both! Oh and yes Bob - the blade is worn (and not a 2 ply welded newby) and this is typical of some of these pieces. I once had one I think from Oman, newer made (looking back). Even then, the scabbard was much larger than what was needed for the blade. However, I have only seen this feature on Arabian pieces and pieces from Sudan (if I remember correctly) where the scabbard is upturned at the end. Last edited by Battara; 7th June 2018 at 04:01 AM.

7th June 2018, 01:53 AM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	Jose, I am referring to Stephen Gracie "Jambiya, Daggers from the Ancient Souqs of Yemen". There are threads on the book somewhere in the forum, and in my opinion, it is probably the best book on the subject so far.

7th June 2018, 04:03 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Another thought. For me chasing is much easier than filigree. Filigree is hard enough, but THIS level of filigree is insane! Again Zukran to both of you - I will look this book up.

7th June 2018, 11:56 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	It has been brought to my attention that I forgot to mention the granulation work as well as the filigree work. One more reason why I like this piece!