Yemeni Jambiya for restoration....but is it worth it?

katana · 22nd October 2007, 10:23 PM

Took a risk on this Jambiya from the Yemen. needs restoration on the scabbard. The blade is described as 3mm thick (not including the central ridge) evidence of sharpening but described as 'bluntish' and is 9" long (OAL 13")
The grip seems to have some 'translucence' ....could it be Rhino horn?
The leather on the wooden cored scabbard needs repair, uncertain as to whether the hilt / scabbard decoration is silver/white metal/pewter ?

This is 'out of my area' .....but is this a reasonable example? Could this be late 19thC to early 20th C ?

I would appreciate comments or advice....thank you

Regards David

22nd October 2007, 10:23 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Yemeni Jambiya for restoration....but is it worth it? Took a risk on this Jambiya from the Yemen. needs restoration on the scabbard. The blade is described as 3mm thick (not including the central ridge) evidence of sharpening but described as 'bluntish' and is 9" long (OAL 13") The grip seems to have some 'translucence' ....could it be Rhino horn? The leather on the wooden cored scabbard needs repair, uncertain as to whether the hilt / scabbard decoration is silver/white metal/pewter ? This is 'out of my area' .....but is this a reasonable example? Could this be late 19thC to early 20th C ? I would appreciate comments or advice....thank you Regards David Attached Images