Jambiyah evaluation

The Double D · 29th June 2006, 06:14 AM

Martini Henry Rifles are my field of expertise, not Jambiyah. Before finding this board a couple of weeks ago these were just an" Arab" knife to me. Now I know it has a name. Sum total of my knowledge. So what country? Beats me! I am going for pictures today.

Applying the principles of collecting MH's here what I would look at. Handle material? blade shape and construction-laminated- bar stock? Adornment of handle and sheath? Inscriptions and how applied-etched or engraved. Anything else?

What price range should I espect for tourist level-run of the mill-entry level Jambiyah.

29th June 2006, 06:14 AM	#3
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Martini Henry Rifles are my field of expertise, not Jambiyah. Before finding this board a couple of weeks ago these were just an" Arab" knife to me. Now I know it has a name. Sum total of my knowledge. So what country? Beats me! I am going for pictures today. Applying the principles of collecting MH's here what I would look at. Handle material? blade shape and construction-laminated- bar stock? Adornment of handle and sheath? Inscriptions and how applied-etched or engraved. Anything else? What price range should I espect for tourist level-run of the mill-entry level Jambiyah.