New jambiya for comment

BluErf · 3rd March 2006, 01:20 AM

Oh, very desirable piece!

Were full silver hilts traditional? Because nearly all pieces I've seen comes with horn hilts. A rare few comes with wooden or suspected amber hilts.

Battara · 3rd March 2006, 01:25 AM

Actually, silver hilts are common, although not of this quality. Oman and Yemen make a lot of silver hilts.

BluErf · 3rd March 2006, 02:28 AM

The more I look at this, the more I get this "I want one too" feeling.

Have to keep reminding myself I'm a keris collector...

3rd March 2006, 01:20 AM	#1
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Oh, very desirable piece! Were full silver hilts traditional? Because nearly all pieces I've seen comes with horn hilts. A rare few comes with wooden or suspected amber hilts.

3rd March 2006, 01:25 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Actually, silver hilts are common, although not of this quality. Oman and Yemen make a lot of silver hilts.

3rd March 2006, 02:28 AM	#3
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	The more I look at this, the more I get this "I want one too" feeling. Have to keep reminding myself I'm a keris collector...