Any Info On This Mystery Spanish-made Jambiya???

CharlesS · 5th June 2008, 01:14 AM

Just curious if anybody knows anything about this oddity??

I am guessing Spanish made for Morocco.....??? Note the scabbard rings for a baldric.

It's about 12 in. overall. The hilt and scabbard are iron extensively covered in gold work, but I do not think it is as much koftgari as it is "printed" on, but is real gold and you can feel it raised compared to the surface. Note the incredible intricacy of the gold work, and especially the script.....can anybody make out any of it???

The blade is very sharp, but of poor quality. It is pressed I believe. It is decorated with floral panels with the recessed areas being blued.

Its a lovely thing to look at, but I am curious about why it was made. I am assuming it has much of the "looks and little substance" of a mid range koumaya, but would love any input.

5th June 2008, 01:14 AM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	Any Info On This Mystery Spanish-made Jambiya??? Just curious if anybody knows anything about this oddity?? I am guessing Spanish made for Morocco.....??? Note the scabbard rings for a baldric. It's about 12 in. overall. The hilt and scabbard are iron extensively covered in gold work, but I do not think it is as much koftgari as it is "printed" on, but is real gold and you can feel it raised compared to the surface. Note the incredible intricacy of the gold work, and especially the script.....can anybody make out any of it??? The blade is very sharp, but of poor quality. It is pressed I believe. It is decorated with floral panels with the recessed areas being blued. Its a lovely thing to look at, but I am curious about why it was made. I am assuming it has much of the "looks and little substance" of a mid range koumaya, but would love any input. Attached Images