Wahabbi Jambiya

kahnjar1 · 22nd December 2008, 03:18 AM

These particular Jambiya are called SABAK in the HIJAZ region and SABIKI in the ASIR region. The Wahhabis (after whom this particular type of Jambiya is popularly named) were just one of the many tribes who inhabit(ed) the Arabian Peninsula, and certainly were not the only tribes who used this type.
A few pics attached of these jambiya.

Emanuel · 22nd December 2008, 05:39 AM

Since I first read "sabiki" in Elgood I wondered about the root of this word. In Polish "sablje" means sword, and this word has been adopted in French and English as "sabre" and even Romanian as "sabie". Of course it could very well be coincidence, but I wonder...

Can anyone enlighten the roots of these two words?

Michael Blalock · 22nd December 2008, 01:08 PM

This is just speculation but;:

SBK is the root for foundry سبك
and masbak= Place of foundry مسبك

So maybe, sabiky = Of the foundry? سبكي
Though I did not find this in a dictionary.

Emanuel · 22nd December 2008, 03:49 PM

Thanks Micheal.

A bit of research on my part shows that the slavic word sablje comes from Hungarian "szablya" itself supposedly derived from the verb "szab" = to taylor.
Perhaps "tayloring" and metal casting have some connection?

One taylors garments to fit their user, as one taylors metal parts to fit an assembly and match its user.

A bit of a stretch, I know...

Lew · 22nd December 2008, 04:03 PM

Manolo

I think we are stretching it here with the Slavic translation for taylor?

Lew

Battara · 22nd December 2008, 04:47 PM

You guys sure are punny!

Lew · 3rd January 2009, 04:06 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfS3C...eature=related

Seems the Yemen men hold the dagger in the same manner. This may be a non threatening posture when held in this fashion for ceremonies?

Lew

22nd December 2008, 03:18 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,800	SABAK,SABIKI These particular Jambiya are called SABAK in the HIJAZ region and SABIKI in the ASIR region. The Wahhabis (after whom this particular type of Jambiya is popularly named) were just one of the many tribes who inhabit(ed) the Arabian Peninsula, and certainly were not the only tribes who used this type. A few pics attached of these jambiya. Attached Images

3rd January 2009, 04:06 AM	#7
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Jambiya dance in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfS3C...eature=related Seems the Yemen men hold the dagger in the same manner. This may be a non threatening posture when held in this fashion for ceremonies? Lew

22nd December 2008, 05:39 AM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Since I first read "sabiki" in Elgood I wondered about the root of this word. In Polish "sablje" means sword, and this word has been adopted in French and English as "sabre" and even Romanian as "sabie". Of course it could very well be coincidence, but I wonder... Can anyone enlighten the roots of these two words?

22nd December 2008, 01:08 PM	#3
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	This is just speculation but;: SBK is the root for foundry سبك and masbak= Place of foundry مسبك So maybe, sabiky = Of the foundry? سبكي Though I did not find this in a dictionary.

22nd December 2008, 03:49 PM	#4
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Thanks Micheal. A bit of research on my part shows that the slavic word sablje comes from Hungarian "szablya" itself supposedly derived from the verb "szab" = to taylor. Perhaps "tayloring" and metal casting have some connection? One taylors garments to fit their user, as one taylors metal parts to fit an assembly and match its user. A bit of a stretch, I know...

22nd December 2008, 04:03 PM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Manolo I think we are stretching it here with the Slavic translation for taylor? Lew

22nd December 2008, 04:47 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	You guys sure are punny!