Assadi Sayfani Yemeni Jambiya
Alright so the first Jambiya I own is what is traditionally referred as Sayfani Al-Assadi. From my knowledge while living here in Sanaa, and visiting the Old Souqs, and from what I have told here by elders, is that 1 I should never wear it in public because of the attention this Jambiyah brings along with possible dangers. So I am very cautious. This Jambiya style is of one of the most sought after and prized styles.
Over a very long period of time, the greenish color of an Al-Assadi handle is a rarer and even more prestigious coloration that occurs naturally as the ivory ages.
This Jambiya also is dressed with the prestigious style of gold disks referred to “Dahab Himyari.”The blade is hand-forged with a round midrib consistent with pre 20th century Jambiyahs.
It may possibly have been made with Wootz or Damascus steel. But I would need more input on that from anyone on the form with the knowledge.
Based on years of research in Yemen itself and using AI. I am finding this jambiya may be from the late 18th century to Mid 19th. Which is consistent with the information that was presented to us when my father obtained this piece in the mid 90s. He was told at that time, this Jambiya dates back over 200 years.
Would love any input from the forum and thank you for your time
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