Large Jambiya for comment

kahnjar1 · 11th August 2009, 03:03 AM

Just finished on epray and on its way to a new home down under. A large Western Arabian Jambiya from from Hijaz/Asir region and dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Overall 560mm or 22'' depending on way of thinking. Pics from seller.
Regards Stuart

Nathaniel · 11th August 2009, 05:17 AM

Nice new piece, Stu!

Thanks for sharing!

Michael Blalock · 11th August 2009, 06:05 PM

Nice complete example.

colin henshaw · 11th August 2009, 06:52 PM

Very good example...

Atlantia · 12th August 2009, 06:07 PM

Hey Stu.
What a beast that is!
I'd love to get 'hands on' with it and feel what the weight and balance is like.
Congratulations. Hope you'll post some more pictures when it arrives.

Regards
Gene

kahnjar1 · 12th August 2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Hey Stu.
What a beast that is!
I'd love to get 'hands on' with it and feel what the weight and balance is like.
Congratulations. Hope you'll post some more pictures when it arrives.

Regards
Gene

You will have to make a trip to the "colonies" at some stage. Will certainly post more pics when it arrives.
Stu

graeme gt · 12th August 2009, 10:47 PM

Hi Stuart ,i think it is Wahabite i have one very similar will post pics tomorrow when battery is charged .

kahnjar1 · 13th August 2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by graeme gt

Hi Stuart ,i think it is Wahabite i have one very similar will post pics tomorrow when battery is charged .

Hi Graeme, Wahabite is only one of the tribes who use/used these big blades. There are many West Arabian tribes who used them I have always regarded the term Wahabite as one used by collectors to describe this type. They are more correctly called either Sabak or Sabiki. Refer Elgood Arabian Arms and Armor.
Regards Stuart

11th August 2009, 03:03 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,729	Large Jambiya for comment Just finished on epray and on its way to a new home down under. A large Western Arabian Jambiya from from Hijaz/Asir region and dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. Overall 560mm or 22'' depending on way of thinking. Pics from seller. Regards Stuart Attached Images

11th August 2009, 05:17 AM	#2
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Nice new piece, Stu! Thanks for sharing!

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Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Nice complete example.

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colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Very good example...

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Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hey Stu. What a beast that is! I'd love to get 'hands on' with it and feel what the weight and balance is like. Congratulations. Hope you'll post some more pictures when it arrives. Regards Gene

12th August 2009, 10:47 PM	#7
graeme gt Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 97	Hi Stuart ,i think it is Wahabite i have one very similar will post pics tomorrow when battery is charged .