Turkish-Kurdish Jambiya

Dom · 6th September 2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ALEX

I agree - a fine dagger.

isn't it?

I followed up till 400, then when I saw the price flamed ... I dropped ...

I dunno if I've to regret.

in fact, I was a little bit trouble by what's looked like a "mass production",
exactly the same dedicace each time, on several daggers

if the blade was in "Joar" ...

no hesitation

but I didn't been impressed by it
nevertheless, very nice Kurdish dagger,

... and already, I was imagining where to place it to be refurbished ...
at my next visit in Damascus

... hard luck ... no in fact, I'm too stingy ...

à +

Dom

ALEX · 8th September 2009, 09:52 PM

I am with you, Dom.
A popular style, and this particular jambiya was certainly of above average quality, and 20''+ long !!!. Here are more variations of the same type, but without filigree work.

ALEX · 20th June 2010, 11:03 PM

And yet another one just closed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1
Although the images are not high quality - this dagger's quality is comparable to the one above. Also 20'' in total length. One can only guess it's true beauty. Nice one, I think.

Battara · 23rd June 2010, 04:23 AM

Ok how about my piece as another example for comparison:

ALEX · 23rd June 2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Ok how about my piece as another example for comparison:

Very fine Jambiya, Battara
These daggers are of good quality and workmanship, but surprisingly they're often overlooked, under-researched and un-documented. I think they deserve more attention, and certainly more appreciation. Many of these, if not most, feature great quality Persian wootz blades of well made, slender design with central ridge. Think of the amount of work and skill to produce a blade like this? but they're so often taken for granted, not mentioning highly intricate silver fittings. There are also some style similarities between Kurdish, Turkish/Balkan jambiyas.
By the way, does anyone know the meaning of "human form(?)" silver cast decorations. some are 2-handed, and some have an extra row of "hands"(?).

Battara · 29th June 2010, 12:13 AM

Thank you Alex.

Regarding the human forms and hands, not really. Though I have seen them on some Marsh Iraqi Arab jambiyas as well.

8th September 2009, 09:52 PM	#2
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	I am with you, Dom. A popular style, and this particular jambiya was certainly of above average quality, and 20''+ long !!!. Here are more variations of the same type, but without filigree work. Attached Images

20th June 2010, 11:03 PM	#3
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	And yet another one just closed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 Although the images are not high quality - this dagger's quality is comparable to the one above. Also 20'' in total length. One can only guess it's true beauty. Nice one, I think. Attached Images

23rd June 2010, 04:23 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Ok how about my piece as another example for comparison: Attached Images

29th June 2010, 12:13 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Thank you Alex. Regarding the human forms and hands, not really. Though I have seen them on some Marsh Iraqi Arab jambiyas as well.