Brass dots on a blade??

Steve · 1st November 2010, 09:05 AM

Hi Guys,
I've just received an old jambiya from the Hadhramaut in Yemen and it has three brass spots on each side of the central ridge forged into the blade. This is the only one I've ever seen from Yemen like this.
I've seen this before in blades from China/Tibet/Nepal. Maybe other countries?
I've never understood why they're there and what this means for my jambiya blade?? what do you think?
All contributions welcomed.

Thanks, Steve

1st November 2010, 09:05 AM	#1
Steve Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 58	Brass dots on a blade?? Hi Guys, I've just received an old jambiya from the Hadhramaut in Yemen and it has three brass spots on each side of the central ridge forged into the blade. This is the only one I've ever seen from Yemen like this. I've seen this before in blades from China/Tibet/Nepal. Maybe other countries? I've never understood why they're there and what this means for my jambiya blade?? what do you think? All contributions welcomed. Thanks, Steve Attached Images