Jambiya for comment

DaveA · 29th July 2012, 09:34 PM

Hello friends,

Digging through a box of items acquired years ago, I found this jambiya:

Hilt: Possibly ebony or horn grip.
Blade: 5 ¼ inches long, sharp both sides, shows some wear but no nicks or serious damage.
Sheath: all metal
Total length excluding sheath: 9 ¾ inches

Is this one "for the traveler" or something a bit more interesting? Possible origin? I welcome your comments.

Best Regards,

Dave A.

broadaxe · 29th July 2012, 10:47 PM

Syrian khnajar, better grade "for the traveler" and retains a humble collector's value, as the blade is tempered steel. Lower grade one looks the same but is all-cast of brass, sometimes even not plated.

DaveA · 29th July 2012, 10:51 PM

Tip of the hat to you sir! I am sure you are to generous when you say "humble value". Now I remember why I put it in the box!

broadaxe · 30th July 2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

Tip of the hat to you sir! I am sure you are to generous when you say "humble value". Now I remember why I put it in the box!

thanks. Well, comparing with the all-brass khanjars this is at least a real live blade, plus additional material to the hilt.

Dom · 30th July 2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by broadaxe

Syrian khnajar, better grade "for the traveler"

I confirm, very well framed "broadaxe"

à +

Dom

29th July 2012, 09:34 PM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 413	Jambiya for comment Hello friends, Digging through a box of items acquired years ago, I found this jambiya: Hilt: Possibly ebony or horn grip. Blade: 5 ¼ inches long, sharp both sides, shows some wear but no nicks or serious damage. Sheath: all metal Total length excluding sheath: 9 ¾ inches Is this one "for the traveler" or something a bit more interesting? Possible origin? I welcome your comments. Best Regards, Dave A. Attached Images

29th July 2012, 10:51 PM	#3
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 413	Thank you Tip of the hat to you sir! I am sure you are to generous when you say "humble value". Now I remember why I put it in the box!

29th July 2012, 10:47 PM	#2
broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 332	Syrian khnajar, better grade "for the traveler" and retains a humble collector's value, as the blade is tempered steel. Lower grade one looks the same but is all-cast of brass, sometimes even not plated.