Thank you LOUIEBLADES and Nathaniel.
So does anyone have an opinion on the metalwork on the scabbard/tip? Is that also recent work or did folks recycle parts as they made repairs and updates?
If I were to go to Sana'a today, would examples along these lines be relatively common/easy to find?
Also has anyone heard of Yemeni customs blocking certain examples of jambiya from being carried out or exported? Please don't misunderstand these last couple of questions, I'm not in the import/export business of items - just trying to validate some of the things I've heard recently from various sources.
Best to all,
Ron
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