ID Omani Jambiya

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by archer

I just found this photo in Arms And Armor by Paul. Usually, a Jambia dagger and sheath would have a have a shorter curve less of a J shape. This one is more like the Jambiya He mentions the blending of cultures and calls it a Jambia Omani. Now, I have a reading assignment

Salaams archer ~ This is a standard pattern "Baatina Khanjar" off the Oman Coastal area roughly between Muscat and Sohar. It is absolutely not an Omani jambiyya. No such animal exists... though clearly it does in the particular authors head. The Omani Khanjar.

Regards Ibrahiim al Balooshi..