Help with ID of North African? Jambiya?

Justin · 17th February 2005, 07:39 PM

I picked this up from ebay awhile back.I have seen these here and there listed as jambiyas,koummyas ect but I think it may be a distinct form.Blade is forged and laminated {tried to etch,dont think its made from contrasting steels} has a nice diamond cross section with a gradual taper in thickness from ricasso to point.hilt is definately horn,sheath is leather over aluminum but I think the knife itself may be from more like the early 1900s than WW2,blade looks new in pics but,thats because I cleaned it recently.

17th February 2005, 07:39 PM	#1
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 175	Help with ID of North African? Jambiya? I picked this up from ebay awhile back.I have seen these here and there listed as jambiyas,koummyas ect but I think it may be a distinct form.Blade is forged and laminated {tried to etch,dont think its made from contrasting steels} has a nice diamond cross section with a gradual taper in thickness from ricasso to point.hilt is definately horn,sheath is leather over aluminum but I think the knife itself may be from more like the early 1900s than WW2,blade looks new in pics but,thats because I cleaned it recently. Attached Images