Jambiya for comments help needed

[Steve]

Hi,
I think your dagger is from India. It may have found it's way onto the arabian peninsula but it has a definite Indian format. Total silver/metal of good quality, floral decoration, round bud or blossom at the tip, fabric between chape and locket (usually with a metal connecting strip on the back).
It does not show too much ware and tear, but I also don't understand why the locket does not seem to fit snugly?
Nice piece! Good one.
Regards,
Steve

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Steve

Hi,
I think your dagger is from India. It may have found it's way onto the arabian peninsula but it has a definite Indian format. Total silver/metal of good quality, floral decoration, round bud or blossom at the tip, fabric between chape and locket (usually with a metal connecting strip on the back).
It does not show too much ware and tear, but I also don't understand why the locket does not seem to fit snugly?
Nice piece! Good one.
Regards,
Steve

Hello Steve!!
How did I miss your reply? Sorry mate, thanks for joining in
I'm familiar with 'jambiya-esq' Indian knives but I've never seen one which is sooooo close to the style of the genuine Arab ones. Probobly just my limited exposure to them I guess.
Thanks for your kind comments Isn't the bottom mount just lovely?

Regards
Gene

P.S. Anyone think its worth etching the blade?