18th June 2016, 12:27 PM | #1 |
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Does size matter? Question to jambiya lovers
Hi
I have a question or maybe a comment to all jambiya lovers. Most of the jambiya and khanjar are around 33cm long in their scabbards/sheath. Expect the Meccan jambiya, some models are around 30-34cm, but most of them are between 25 to 28cm. Like the one published by Stu - 26cm http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...meccan+jambiya Some people said that they were made for children. But i don't think this explanation well grounded, because it's a lot of jambiya and unless they had a lot of spoiled childs in Mecca I don't believe in this easy explanation. One question for Stu about the belt of your previous jambiya, is it a man or child belt? Second point I think Elggod mentioned that Lawrence asked for a small jambiya easy to wear. So my question is simple: can we say that Meccan jambiya are normaly or can be smaller in size compared to their Yemeni counterparts??? Best, Kubur |
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