Yemeni/Omani Sword

[Michael Blalock]

I received my Omani/Yemeni sword today. As you can see from the photo the hilt is very similar in shape and size to my silver sword. The blade is shorter and very crudely forged with lots of little flaws, cracks and waves in the blade, though the blade is very sharp and has just the right amount of flex. I do not have much knowledge of blade making or iron work. There are several notches in the edge from sword play. It would be a very effective weapon. The handle appears to be made with brass sheet which I have never seen on a Yemeni or Omani Jambiya and has been filled solid with lead. This is not the case with my other sword with is hollow and delicate. It appears as though this lead was done at a later period. The scabbard has been recovered with modern fabric. It is very heavy and would make a good club. Several of you mentioned books with similar swords pictured. Could you post these so I can have a look.
Thanks

Michael