Opinions on a couple of jambiya

Devadatta · 20th May 2010, 05:48 AM

However the scabbard are of a souvenir-kind, people don't wear in Yemen scabbard of this particular style. They should have a loop at the backside to hang them on a wall.

A one on the left shall reproduce Gusbi style of southern Hadramaut, the right one is called Tuza and jambiya of alike style was historically worn by nobles, judges, etc.

And one more of the same pattern shall reproduce a one worn by tribesmen and ordinary civilians

But again my opinion is that all three jambiya's scabbard are souvenir, while the blades are just the same as worn by yemeni men.

Sorry for my english, long time no practice

kahnjar1 · 20th May 2010, 08:42 AM

Welcome to the Forum.
I have to agree with other replies that these appear to be souvenir or tourist items. There are and have been a number of these for sale on Ebay. Attached is a pic I came across of heaps of these in a shop somewhere.
Regards Stu

20th May 2010, 05:48 AM	#1
Devadatta Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 118	However the scabbard are of a souvenir-kind, people don't wear in Yemen scabbard of this particular style. They should have a loop at the backside to hang them on a wall. A one on the left shall reproduce Gusbi style of southern Hadramaut, the right one is called Tuza and jambiya of alike style was historically worn by nobles, judges, etc. And one more of the same pattern shall reproduce a one worn by tribesmen and ordinary civilians But again my opinion is that all three jambiya's scabbard are souvenir, while the blades are just the same as worn by yemeni men. Sorry for my english, long time no practice Last edited by Devadatta; 20th May 2010 at 06:14 AM.

20th May 2010, 08:42 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	Welcome to the Forum. I have to agree with other replies that these appear to be souvenir or tourist items. There are and have been a number of these for sale on Ebay. Attached is a pic I came across of heaps of these in a shop somewhere. Regards Stu Attached Images