Large Jambiya for comment

Michael Blalock · 14th August 2009, 11:59 AM

I have assumed the ribbed blade vs. flat blade is a regional issue, with the flat blades coming from the North and the ribbed blades coming from closer to the Yemen but that is just speculation too.

kahnjar1 · 14th August 2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Blalock

I have assumed the ribbed blade vs. flat blade is a regional issue, with the flat blades coming from the North and the ribbed blades coming from closer to the Yemen but that is just speculation too.

Quite possible I suppose, although Elgoods book shows both blade types as Asir/Hijaz regions, the overall area covering quite a large chunk of the Western Arabian coastline.
Thought the pic might be of interest. Its from Elgood book and shows these Jambiya worn by some of the "gentlemen"
Regards Stuart

14th August 2009, 11:59 AM	#1
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	I have assumed the ribbed blade vs. flat blade is a regional issue, with the flat blades coming from the North and the ribbed blades coming from closer to the Yemen but that is just speculation too.