Interesting Wootz Jambiya

Andrew · 27th November 2006, 04:20 AM

The mountings are markedly similar. I'll be interested to hear what you think of that blade when you have it in hand. It looks fine.

Lew · 29th November 2006, 11:59 PM

My guess is that the blade came from a Balkan jambiya and probably rehilted in Syria back in the 1960s- 70s

Lew

S.Al-Anizi · 30th November 2006, 11:00 AM

Very nice blade, and very nice silverwork, congrats Louie

Lew · 10th December 2006, 06:41 PM

The dagger arrived the other day and it's real nice

The blade has a nice wootz pattern and the niello work is nice though I think it is silver plated copper and not real silver. Still it looks just fine with my other jambiyas

Lew

27th November 2006, 04:20 AM	#1
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	The mountings are markedly similar. I'll be interested to hear what you think of that blade when you have it in hand. It looks fine.

29th November 2006, 11:59 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	My guess is that the blade came from a Balkan jambiya and probably rehilted in Syria back in the 1960s- 70s Lew

30th November 2006, 11:00 AM	#3
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Very nice blade, and very nice silverwork, congrats Louie

10th December 2006, 06:41 PM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	The dagger arrived the other day and it's real nice The blade has a nice wootz pattern and the niello work is nice though I think it is silver plated copper and not real silver. Still it looks just fine with my other jambiyas Lew