Yemenite jambiya khanjar

[francantolin]

Hello,

I see in this forum that there is a lot of specialists about jambiyas;
what do you think of this jambiya:

I think it's pretty old ( 19th century ?) and coming from Yemen,

Silver mounts ? Rhino hilt ?
( sorry for the pictures, I tried to do my best but...)

Best wishes

Francesco

[francantolin]

Hello me, the hilt is made of classic horn, silver ok

[francantolin]

No, I think the hilt is made of plastic !!

Try to heat it a little and smell. ok thank youuu

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by francantolin

No, I think the hilt is made of plastic !!

Try to heat it a little and smell. ok thank youuu

Hello francantolin,

this is nothing compared to my Mekka-Jambiya. During the cleaning of the blade I found out, that the blade is hollow! "What a strange sound!?!" OMG, the blade consists of only two thin sheets of metal. That was an enormous shock. Now it "protects" the darkest corner in my basement.

If you do this heat-test, please use a needle and on a hidden place on the hilt.


Roland

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by Roland_M

Hello francantolin,

this is nothing compared to my Mekka-Jambiya. During the cleaning of the blade I found out, that the blade is hollow! "What a strange sound!?!" OMG, the blade consists of only two thin sheets of metal. That was an enormous shock. Now it "protects" the darkest corner in my basement.

Roland

Hello Roland,

Hollow blade Jambiya?!?!?! Wow! Never even thought it is possible!


It would be very interesting to see some photos... if it isn't too painful.

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Hello Roland,

Hollow blade Jambiya?!?!?! Wow! Never even thought it is possible!


It would be very interesting to see some photos... if it isn't too painful.

Hi Marius,

at the weekend I'm going to make some pictures for you. Yes it's hard for me but after a few years my heartache is tolerable when I see it.

My new old Zanzibar Sword in mint condition and the wonderful and extremely sharp Sikin Pasangan with Pedang blade are a very powerful cure!


Roland

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Helllo Roland,

Hollow blade Jambiya?!?!?! Wow! Never even thought it is possible!


It would be very interesting to see some photos... if it isn't too painful.

Hello Marius,

here it is, the hollow blade. Made from very thin steel or iron. Both partes of the blade are soldered together; and interestingly enough, the result got some sharpness.
I think it is a kind of souvenir for Mekka-pilgrims and maybe 50 or so years old.


Roland