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Old 16th July 2010, 01:35 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by freebooter
By design, size and function do Jambiya have a 'balance' point?
Are they considered to have one? If so, where is it expected to be measured from and on what plane?

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considering jambiya come with a lot of different hilt materials I would say the balance point is moot. Some hilts are heavier than others and the blades are quite light in weight so most would be handle heavy.
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