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kahnjar1 · 25th May 2010, 01:06 AM

I have just received the larger of these two Saudi Jambiya, which is 20" (51cm) overall, and the smaller one which I have had for a while, is 15" (38cm).
The large one has a belt, which I have removed so that it can be shown in full. Hopefully DOM or some other knowledgeable Member will be able to translate the script for me.
I am fairly sure that the large blade is made in two parts, but the smaller is one piece.
Quality of the scabbards and hilts is about the same.
I know that the small one was acquired in the early 1960s.....not sure of the age of the larger, though I feel it is slightly more modern.
Yours comments as always are welcome.
Regards Stuart

25th May 2010, 01:06 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	2 Saudi Jambiya for comment I have just received the larger of these two Saudi Jambiya, which is 20" (51cm) overall, and the smaller one which I have had for a while, is 15" (38cm). The large one has a belt, which I have removed so that it can be shown in full. Hopefully DOM or some other knowledgeable Member will be able to translate the script for me. I am fairly sure that the large blade is made in two parts, but the smaller is one piece. Quality of the scabbards and hilts is about the same. I know that the small one was acquired in the early 1960s.....not sure of the age of the larger, though I feel it is slightly more modern. Yours comments as always are welcome. Regards Stuart Attached Images