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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Picked this one up tonite, was listed as 19c, but I doubt that (see date on coins) 21cm blade. Grip looks like it's been refurbished a bit, (or is new) some pins replaced, sides cleaned & no sweat stains. Hope it's not plastic.
![]() Any info on coins, where/when it was made, what status it is welcome. Thanks in advance for y'alls info. |
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I'm sincerely sorry to bring you bad news but your jambiya is very recent.
If you are from the UK, you know that the coins look like George V Sovereign gold coins. "Look like" because there is no way to have two gold coins on a jambiya like this. BUT if they are, then it's jackpot for you! I wish for you they are... The coins are more likely copper or brass copies. I attach a photo of a jambiya with a George V Sovereign. |
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Hello,
I had and still have many different Jambiyas and Khanjars and this is a typical Yemeni Jambiya from the last quarter of the 20th century. The coins which are used for the handles are often no real coins but imitate them. I tend to say that this is the case here. The handle looks like buffalo horn which is also typical. If you have luck, the stones are amber but plastic is also possible. It is a nice piece. Not the finest but also not worse, I would say midclass. Regards Robin |
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![]() ![]() read they use an artificial amber for many of them, but it's almost as expensive as real amber. All in all, Es macht nichts. |
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![]() Being a Yankee in King Arthur's court, I don't know a lot about gold sovereigns. Thanks for the clarification on the dates. |
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