Opinions on a couple of jambiya

[lindylars]

Hello Devadatta and Stu - thank you both for your input. Everyone's input has set my mind at ease about what these pieces are and what they aren't.

Devadatta - thank you also for the link to your nice summary on your visit to Yemen last year. Hopefully I'll be able to swing through there at some point and have the opportunity to look at these items in person....would it be possible for you to post another closeup of the blades so that they show the patterning/finish of the metal?

Did you notice any difference in the blades between what would be classified as "good steel" vs some of the soft iron fakes that I have heard about? If anyone else has some detailed photos showing the differences please post or point assuming this was already covered somewhere (apologies if I skipped over while searching).

Finally what is the construction of the newer/currently popular scabbards?

Thanks again,
Ron