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Hi
I would like to have some information about this jambiya. Could any of you give me some idea as to possible age, origin, a fake (tourist piece)….or authentic? is this silver in the scabbard? I would appreciate any comments or information you may have. Thanks in advance for any comments. |
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It's from Yemen and not that old 1970-80s not tourist but it looks of average quality.
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Yes, south Yemen.. for global opinion,Lew is right. I add that this kind of weapon is quite cultural in the Peninsula. Its presence is needed for imortant acts ( when they mary, when they contract, ...) as it were for the Keris in Indonesia.
So, Jambiya of all kind of quality are wanted as people are down there mostly poor. Now, i suppose that a tourist can buy one too... No, it's not silver, but silvered metal in your case. Louis-Pierre |
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Here is a link to an old post that may be of help in the future.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=jambiya Lew |
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Thanks for the opinions.
After read the link about "Anatomy of a Jambiya The Old vs The New and How to Tell Them Apart " i give a new look. The central rib is rounded and forged and the tip seems to be diferent from a new one that i have. The leather have signs of use "good wear as if it had been carried a long time by it's original owner" The silvered metal is magnetic? |
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Yes definately Yemeni. Re the blade. Has it been made in two sides and spot welded together? The close up of the blade tip area, seems to show welds---or is it just the way it looks in the pic??Regards Stuart
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Very dificult to say if is welded or not....i´m not a expert!
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The best thing to do is what the jambiya sellers do. Just give the blade a short sharp strike with a rock or small metal object and listen to the sound. Compare the sound to striking a solid older forged blade. The cheaper imported dual metal sheet blades have a higher pitch hollow sound. I find it impossible to tell the difference from visually trying to locate spot welding, especially with new blades.
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