Small? Wootz? Kurdish? Jambiya

Norman McCormick · 4th September 2010, 04:34 PM

Hi,
Another local find. My apologies for all the questions but I'm a bit unsure of the facts. Small, the blade is 5 1/8th inches and the hilt is 3 5/8th inches, this seems pretty small with regard to the examples I've seen here and on Oriental Arms site. Wootz, the close up of the blade appears to show a pattern? Kurdish, nowhere can I find a match for the hilt material or exact shape, the scabbard would seem to conform to the Kurdish type. As usual your thoughts and expertise is sought. Many thanks.
Regards,
Norman.

4th September 2010, 04:34 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Small? Wootz? Kurdish? Jambiya Hi, Another local find. My apologies for all the questions but I'm a bit unsure of the facts. Small, the blade is 5 1/8th inches and the hilt is 3 5/8th inches, this seems pretty small with regard to the examples I've seen here and on Oriental Arms site. Wootz, the close up of the blade appears to show a pattern? Kurdish, nowhere can I find a match for the hilt material or exact shape, the scabbard would seem to conform to the Kurdish type. As usual your thoughts and expertise is sought. Many thanks. Regards, Norman. Attached Images