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20th January 2009, 11:54 PM
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Translation assistance on an Arab jambiya
I was hoping someone would be able to offer translation assistance on an Arab jambiya of mine. Many thanks in advance.
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21st January 2009, 02:33 PM
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made by Abdallah Rafane nothing more  à + Dom |
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21st January 2009, 11:15 PM
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Thank you for the translation assistance! It is not common in my experience to find a makers name on an Arab jambiya. Another uncommon trait to this piece is that it has a woostz blade. Most Arab jambiya in my experience do not. Here are a few more pictures for feedback.
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21st January 2009, 11:25 PM
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What a wonderful piece!
I am assuming that the maker's name applies only to the hilt and scabbard, and he is not the bladesmith as well, which brings me to the following question: were wootz blades produced from imported ingots locally in Arabia, or was the blade a specially produced one for the Arab market? Regards, Teodor |
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22nd January 2009, 12:02 AM
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Good question!
Al Kindi asserted that the best wootz ( jouhar) was manufactured in Yemen. However, where are these famous Yemeni blades? |
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22nd January 2009, 12:25 AM
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Possibly we are looking at one ??
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22nd January 2009, 03:24 AM
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All the Best Jeff |
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