Jambiyah evaluation

The Double D · 28th June 2006, 08:47 PM

I was in an antique store looking at old stuff and noticed a Jambiyah. I only know it to be a Jambiyah because it was labled as such. It also appears to be similar to Jambiyah's I have seen posted here on this board over the past few weeks of my membership.

How do I evaluate this knife. What do I look for to establish its authenticity and it assess it's value. What features do I look for that would establish it as more than just a tourist piece or run of the mill knife? What am I looking for that would make this knife desirable in a collection?

28th June 2006, 08:47 PM	#1
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Jambiyah evaluation I was in an antique store looking at old stuff and noticed a Jambiyah. I only know it to be a Jambiyah because it was labled as such. It also appears to be similar to Jambiyah's I have seen posted here on this board over the past few weeks of my membership. How do I evaluate this knife. What do I look for to establish its authenticity and it assess it's value. What features do I look for that would establish it as more than just a tourist piece or run of the mill knife? What am I looking for that would make this knife desirable in a collection?