ASSIB JAMBIYA FOR COMMENT AND TRANSLATION

Lew · 9th July 2011, 03:42 PM

Well I can't translate but that is a nice set. The scabbard is very similar to mine which were made in Hadraumaut by a particular family and were of the finest quality. These scabbards were made up until 1931-32. The jambiya itself seems to be made a bit later than the scabbard still a real nice piece these older quality jambiya are getting harder and harder to these days.

Congrats

Atlantia · 9th July 2011, 07:58 PM

Hi Stu,

You're going to soon need bigger walls!

I can see a date '1378' which is 1958/9.
I wonder what the significance of the 'wheel' is?

Best
Gene

kahnjar1 · 9th July 2011, 10:17 PM

Thanks Lew and Gene.
Lew....the family you mention is the Al'Amari, who were in operation (as you say) up until about 1930. Although the date is later, I will have to await a kind translation of the text to be sure that it is in fact Al'Amari.
Gene....Can't at this stage comment on the "wheel" but am awaiting a reply from Steve, so may have further info later. Wall space? What wall space?

Since the quake we have mother in law staying so every spare bit of storage is full. Even have trouble getting to my display cupboard!

Atlantia · 9th July 2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Thanks Lew and Gene.
Lew....the family you mention is the Al'Amari, who were in operation (as you say) up until about 1930. Although the date is later, I will have to await a kind translation of the text to be sure that it is in fact Al'Amari.
Gene....Can't at this stage comment on the "wheel" but am awaiting a reply from Steve, so may have further info later. Wall space? What wall space?

Since the quake we have mother in law staying so every spare bit of storage is full. Even have trouble getting to my display cupboard!

Well mate, at least having your mother in law staying is concentrating your mind on weapons

No wonder you've been buying so many recently.

Seriously though. I'll be interested to hear the results of the translation

Best
Gene

kahnjar1 · 9th July 2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Well mate, at least having your mother in law staying is concentrating your mind on weapons

No wonder you've been buying so many recently.

Seriously though. I'll be interested to hear the results of the translation

Best
Gene

.................booby traps everywhere

Michael Blalock · 10th July 2011, 05:57 PM

Very difficult to decipher the writing. Other photos might help.

kahnjar1 · 4th September 2011, 07:31 AM

.................Still hoping for a translation please

10th July 2011, 05:57 PM	#6
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Very difficult to decipher the writing. Other photos might help. Attached Images Last edited by Michael Blalock; 10th July 2011 at 06:11 PM.

4th September 2011, 07:31 AM	#7
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,812	.................Still hoping for a translation please Last edited by kahnjar1; 4th September 2011 at 09:11 AM.

9th July 2011, 03:42 PM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Well I can't translate but that is a nice set. The scabbard is very similar to mine which were made in Hadraumaut by a particular family and were of the finest quality. These scabbards were made up until 1931-32. The jambiya itself seems to be made a bit later than the scabbard still a real nice piece these older quality jambiya are getting harder and harder to these days. Congrats

9th July 2011, 07:58 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Stu, You're going to soon need bigger walls! I can see a date '1378' which is 1958/9. I wonder what the significance of the 'wheel' is? Best Gene

9th July 2011, 10:17 PM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,812	Thanks Lew and Gene. Lew....the family you mention is the Al'Amari, who were in operation (as you say) up until about 1930. Although the date is later, I will have to await a kind translation of the text to be sure that it is in fact Al'Amari. Gene....Can't at this stage comment on the "wheel" but am awaiting a reply from Steve, so may have further info later. Wall space? What wall space? Since the quake we have mother in law staying so every spare bit of storage is full. Even have trouble getting to my display cupboard!