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Hi All
I just purchased this at an auction for a few euro , Called an "Egyptian Knife" by the auction house, I taught it might be a bedouin shibriya. But I don't really know, looks to have some age to it though. All pictures from the one picture the auction provided on sale and i zoomed in anyone any opinions Thanks ken |
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Hello,
I know this curved daggers as Druze daggers from the Golan Heights. Many of them are made in Majdal Shams. Regards Robin |
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A Syrian Jambiyah rather than a saibriyah, I would think. Needs a bit of TLC.
The shabriyahs have a different recurved blade shape like this one of mine with a 6 in. blade: (they come in a variety of sizes too, Jordanian Camel Corps carry fairly large ones) Last edited by kronckew; 1st November 2022 at 10:52 AM. |
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Jambiya or Janbiya is a southern term. In the levant the term was not in use for such daggers which was used commonly there beyond the Druze. There are various production centers with their distinct styles; such as cylindrical hilts or more squared ones. Blade types vary as well and are imported to other cities which makes it difficult to pinpoint an actual location.
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The common term is "khanjar" (dagger), and as Mr. Alnakkas pointed out, hard to determine exact origin. This one seems more general-Syrian rather Majdali.
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I agree, the Syrians seem to like their hilts inlayed with rings of brightly and differently coloured stone. A bit too garish for my taste.
A Syrian khanjar: (NOT mine) similar hilt, bit better condition. |
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