Jambiya

Pertinax · Yesterday, 08:33 PM

I received the jambiya and was pleasantly surprised; despite its very poor condition, it's a fine specimen.

A lot of restoration work is needed; everything is covered not just with patina, but also with dirt. I had to completely disassemble both the scabbard and the handle, but it was a pleasant effort. Overall, everything is nearing completion; when I finish it, I'll show you the results.

I'd be grateful for any help translating the text on the handle.

Patterson25 · Yesterday, 10:29 PM

Hi,

I think you have a jambiya thouma from the asir, in hodeida style.
Look at this paper
https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedi...f-the-jambiya/

Congrats,

Pertinax · Yesterday, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patterson25

Hi,

I think you have a jambiya thouma from the asir, in hodeida style.
Look at this paper
https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedi...f-the-jambiya/

Congrats,

Thanks, Patterson25!

Very useful information.

Sincerely,
Yuri

Yesterday, 08:33 PM	#1
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 348	Jambiya I received the jambiya and was pleasantly surprised; despite its very poor condition, it's a fine specimen. A lot of restoration work is needed; everything is covered not just with patina, but also with dirt. I had to completely disassemble both the scabbard and the handle, but it was a pleasant effort. Overall, everything is nearing completion; when I finish it, I'll show you the results. I'd be grateful for any help translating the text on the handle. Attached Images

Yesterday, 10:29 PM	#2
Patterson25 Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Posts: 18	Hi, I think you have a jambiya thouma from the asir, in hodeida style. Look at this paper https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedi...f-the-jambiya/ Congrats,