Silver Hilt Iraqi Jambiya

Jerseyman · 4th September 2023, 12:12 AM

I believe this to be a 19C Kurdish Iraqi jambiya. I'd say that the scabbard is a newer replacement, but from within the cultural context. It has a horn hilt with inset turqoises and one coral.

The blade has an odd elongated 'pore' structure - not sure if that is a result of grinding and/or cleaning, or if it's something to do with the type of steel used.

Dimensions

Length 37cm
Blade length 20.5cm
Blade width 4cm
Hilt 13cm x 5cm x 3cm

Battara · 5th September 2023, 12:54 AM

I agree that the could be Iraqi, even Kurdish. Etch the blade to see if it is wootz.

4th September 2023, 12:12 AM	#1
Jerseyman Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	Silver Hilt Iraqi Jambiya I believe this to be a 19C Kurdish Iraqi jambiya. I'd say that the scabbard is a newer replacement, but from within the cultural context. It has a horn hilt with inset turqoises and one coral. The blade has an odd elongated 'pore' structure - not sure if that is a result of grinding and/or cleaning, or if it's something to do with the type of steel used. Dimensions Length 37cm Blade length 20.5cm Blade width 4cm Hilt 13cm x 5cm x 3cm Attached Images

5th September 2023, 12:54 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	I agree that the could be Iraqi, even Kurdish. Etch the blade to see if it is wootz.