Not your usual Moroccan

Andy Davis · 15th February 2006, 09:40 AM

Hello all
I keep finding examples of Moroccan jambiyas and they are usually such a disapointment, especially when it comes to the blade.
This one came as part of a trade and I have to admit, different and at least desirable for once. Really liked the large proportions, heavy decoration and repairs and the blade, while as rough as you could find, extreamly serious for once. Are they usually only sharpend on the inside curve?
How old do we think? And what is the difference between this and the smaller hilted variety? Stone describes a similar example as being a Southern Moroccan jambiya but I'd appreciate our expert opinion also.
Cheers
Andy

15th February 2006, 09:40 AM	#1
Andy Davis Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England, Northumberland Posts: 85	Not your usual Moroccan Hello all I keep finding examples of Moroccan jambiyas and they are usually such a disapointment, especially when it comes to the blade. This one came as part of a trade and I have to admit, different and at least desirable for once. Really liked the large proportions, heavy decoration and repairs and the blade, while as rough as you could find, extreamly serious for once. Are they usually only sharpend on the inside curve? How old do we think? And what is the difference between this and the smaller hilted variety? Stone describes a similar example as being a Southern Moroccan jambiya but I'd appreciate our expert opinion also. Cheers Andy Attached Images