A Kurdish Jambiya?

Ferguson · 29th June 2008, 07:52 PM

Elegant in it's simplicity. A Kurdish (?) jambiya. Monosteel blade, horn hilt, leather over wood scabbard. The chape on the scabbard is interesting to me. It seems to be made from the copper jacket of a bullet that has been fired. You can see the rifling marks all around.
Steve

Battara · 30th June 2008, 01:46 AM

On the money friend. Have you tried etching the blade?

Ferguson · 30th June 2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

On the money friend. Have you tried etching the blade?

Yes, monosteel. Through hardened.
Steve

29th June 2008, 07:52 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	A Kurdish Jambiya? Elegant in it's simplicity. A Kurdish (?) jambiya. Monosteel blade, horn hilt, leather over wood scabbard. The chape on the scabbard is interesting to me. It seems to be made from the copper jacket of a bullet that has been fired. You can see the rifling marks all around. Steve

30th June 2008, 01:46 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	On the money friend. Have you tried etching the blade?