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Hi All,
Here we have this variation of jambiya, the seller claims that's Balcan. However, I strictly doubt - my opinion it's somewhere from North Africa - maybe Sudan? And I also think it's some kind of tourist daggers - like those syrian jambiyas of XX century...Anyone help, please? Manythanks in advance~ |
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I would vote for the Syrian origin to start with.
In any case, aluminum inserts within the handle put it into the post-WWII time interval. Now, guys, you can start flaying me..... |
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I agree with Ariel, this is mid to late 20th century Syrian or Lebanese jambiya.
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This is very similar to Syrian (Majdal Shams), but it is for certain Ethiopian and say about contemporary dagger.
Regards, Martin |
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Thanks a lot everyone,
Yes it's pretty easy to confuse with syrian pieces, but I was sure it's not syrian from the very beginning, since the style is a little bit different. Actually it's more primitive compared to any syrian I would say. So as I thought it comes from Africa, thanks again. |
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I agree Ethiopian and not older than the 1970 I would think. |
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Yes. 100% Ethiopian.
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