Lew Waldman's Ethnographic Arms & Armour Collection Archive


1064 - Arabian Jambiya Dagger with Ersatz Coins - Recent

The curved, double edged dagger blade has a plated finish and is 8¼ inches (21 cm) in length. The dark stained wood hilt has a few copper inserts and is covered by a white metal band near the blade. Faux brass sovereigns decorate the display face while the back face remains quite simple with plain pin washers. A faux Venetian coin decorates the end of the grip. There are small patches of corrosion breaking through the plating and there is no sheath. Overall length is 12½ inches (32 cm) with a weight of about 6½ ounces (186 grams).




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