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Michael Blalock · 15th December 2008, 10:53 PM

Carsten Niebuhr documented the jambiya in the 1760's. He evidently brought one back. I have searched the net but have not found a leads to it. That is the earliest I have heard of one though I would assume they are much older.

15th December 2008, 10:53 PM	#13
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Carsten Niebuhr documented the jambiya in the 1760's. He evidently brought one back. I have searched the net but have not found a leads to it. That is the earliest I have heard of one though I would assume they are much older. Attached Images