Iraq Dagger

Aurangzeb · 7th October 2005, 07:10 PM

Just a thought maybe it is african perhaps Libya for it shows both african and middle eastern influences, I am probably wrong. I got it today and it has both a Iraqi and North African feel to it, odd? Maybe Artzi whould know?

Mark...

Justin · 9th October 2005, 02:36 PM

Im also looking forward to what Artzi would have to say about these,they dont seem to make knives in that part of the world that he doesnt know about.

As promised heres the shibria that has the single curved blade:

Aurangzeb · 9th October 2005, 09:22 PM

Hello Justin!

It does look similer to the single curve one the system of attaching the hilt with metal pegs is very similer. And the use of geometric patterns on the sheath of your single curve. Heres hoping that Artzi will notice this thread. This dagger is a mystery jambiya or varient, can't seem to get it even pinned down to a continent, so far there is Iraq, Berber, horn of africa, Yemen , Libya, and shabriya varient. Confusing

Thanks for the pictures its helping.

Mark...

Aurangzeb · 10th October 2005, 05:07 AM

Hello All!

I just thought that I whould Clairify my earlier post about it might being libyan. The use of brass and ''X'' shapes on the hilt seems african but the shape of the blade seems arab, sice Libya was a tradeing hub I thoght it might be from there because it combines influieneces from both places. Just a thought. Iraq is my first guess but Libya is my second. Any comments on my new yheory is welcome!

Mark...

Justin · 10th October 2005, 01:33 PM

I think North Africa is definately a possibility,they had a lot of 'Arab' influence especially in their weapons,but I still like my Shibriya theory

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Aurangzeb · 10th October 2005, 05:51 PM

Hello Justin !

I like the shabriya theroy to, it places it closer to Iraq.

Aurangzeb · 11th October 2005, 10:59 PM

I just noticed that the pommel looks a little like the type on a tebu dagger.

7th October 2005, 07:10 PM	#1
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Just a thought maybe it is african perhaps Libya for it shows both african and middle eastern influences, I am probably wrong. I got it today and it has both a Iraqi and North African feel to it, odd? Maybe Artzi whould know? Mark... Last edited by Aurangzeb; 8th October 2005 at 12:16 AM.

9th October 2005, 02:36 PM	#2
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 178	Im also looking forward to what Artzi would have to say about these,they dont seem to make knives in that part of the world that he doesnt know about. As promised heres the shibria that has the single curved blade: Attached Images

9th October 2005, 09:22 PM	#3
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Hello Justin! It does look similer to the single curve one the system of attaching the hilt with metal pegs is very similer. And the use of geometric patterns on the sheath of your single curve. Heres hoping that Artzi will notice this thread. This dagger is a mystery jambiya or varient, can't seem to get it even pinned down to a continent, so far there is Iraq, Berber, horn of africa, Yemen , Libya, and shabriya varient. Confusing Thanks for the pictures its helping. Mark... Last edited by Aurangzeb; 10th October 2005 at 05:04 AM.

10th October 2005, 05:07 AM	#4
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Hello All! I just thought that I whould Clairify my earlier post about it might being libyan. The use of brass and ''X'' shapes on the hilt seems african but the shape of the blade seems arab, sice Libya was a tradeing hub I thoght it might be from there because it combines influieneces from both places. Just a thought. Iraq is my first guess but Libya is my second. Any comments on my new yheory is welcome! Mark...

10th October 2005, 01:33 PM	#5
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 178	I think North Africa is definately a possibility,they had a lot of 'Arab' influence especially in their weapons,but I still like my Shibriya theory .

10th October 2005, 05:51 PM	#6
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Hello Justin ! I like the shabriya theroy to, it places it closer to Iraq.

11th October 2005, 10:59 PM	#7
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	I just noticed that the pommel looks a little like the type on a tebu dagger.