Big jambiya

Michael Blalock · 25th March 2007, 11:37 PM

Every Arabian Penninsula jambiya I have ever seen is oriented this way, hooked or pointing to the right with the handle either vertical or to the left and the jambiy is drawn with the right hand with the thumb at the top of the handle. I would assume that there is enough flexibility in the belt of these long jambiyas that they can be twisted and the blade drawn with an upward motion. It might have to do with the dirty left hand and clean right hand issue. By the way, attached is a close-up of reportely the most valuable jambiya in yemen. I posted a photo of the owner Shiekh Ahmar wearing it in a previous post.

ariel · 26th March 2007, 01:11 AM

Is he putting it on E-Bay?

Michael Blalock · 26th March 2007, 03:33 AM

It belonged to Imam Ahmad who beheaded the Sheikh's father and brothers and held him as a hostage for several years, so I think he will keep it for sentimental reasons.

25th March 2007, 11:37 PM	#1
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Every Arabian Penninsula jambiya I have ever seen is oriented this way, hooked or pointing to the right with the handle either vertical or to the left and the jambiy is drawn with the right hand with the thumb at the top of the handle. I would assume that there is enough flexibility in the belt of these long jambiyas that they can be twisted and the blade drawn with an upward motion. It might have to do with the dirty left hand and clean right hand issue. By the way, attached is a close-up of reportely the most valuable jambiya in yemen. I posted a photo of the owner Shiekh Ahmar wearing it in a previous post. Attached Images

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26th March 2007, 01:11 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Is he putting it on E-Bay?

26th March 2007, 03:33 AM	#3
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	It belonged to Imam Ahmad who beheaded the Sheikh's father and brothers and held him as a hostage for several years, so I think he will keep it for sentimental reasons.