Yemen Jambiya for comment

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	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	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, 04:03 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	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	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	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!