Mecca Jambiya

Aurangzeb · 25th January 2007, 03:12 AM

Hello All!

I just got this nice Mecca Jambiya. It is quite crude and I think it is Mid 20th century. Is this type of Jambiya made in Yemen or Saudi Arabia? The sheath and hilt are made of white metal and the blade is crude but sharp. The side knife does not come out and is only a decoration. Any comments are welocome.

Mark...

S.Al-Anizi · 25th January 2007, 10:10 AM

Hello Aurangzeb,

This jambiya is often associated with the Air region, south of mecca. This particular piece however, seems of tourist quality, not a true jambiya.

All the Best,

Al-Anizi

25th January 2007, 03:12 AM	#1
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Mecca Jambiya Hello All! I just got this nice Mecca Jambiya. It is quite crude and I think it is Mid 20th century. Is this type of Jambiya made in Yemen or Saudi Arabia? The sheath and hilt are made of white metal and the blade is crude but sharp. The side knife does not come out and is only a decoration. Any comments are welocome. Mark... Attached Images

25th January 2007, 10:10 AM	#2
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Hello Aurangzeb, This jambiya is often associated with the Air region, south of mecca. This particular piece however, seems of tourist quality, not a true jambiya. All the Best, Al-Anizi