Marsh Arab dagger. Request for translation.

[gp]

Originally Posted by Saracen

In any case, even without this inscription, I like it as a well-made ethnic item.

Yes, it is indeed a very nice item, which I also do like very much as well.
Especially the handle / grip.

My question was with the intention to learn more about the cold weapons from that region as I do lack that knowledge.

So can some one tell me fare these kind of knives typical from that region or limited to a certain erea?

[ariel]

Originally Posted by gp

The inscription I think is a pity as except for the historical context (occupier or colonizer conform the Sykes-Picot agreement) and giving added value from a sales point of view, the man clearly didn't belong there/ should never have been there in the first place. Nevertheless a very beautiful knife indeed!

We are discussing the weapon, not the political issues of the past.

[gp]

Originally Posted by ariel

We are discussing the weapon, not the political issues of the past.

Ok and thank you: I shall refrain from this kind of comments if it disturbs.

But can you please answer my question as we are dicussing weapons:
are these kind of knives typical from that region or limited to a certain erea?

[Battara]

Thanks guys!

[Ian]

In response to gp's question, I'm no authority on these daggers but it has been my understanding that these daggers are the form of jambiya used in southern Iraq, and that the style (particularly the hilt and pommel) is fairly specific to that area.