Wahabite silver jambiya
length: 20 1/4"
This long jambiya dagger is functionally a short sword. This style of jambiya began
with the Wahabite Arabs in the 1800's, then the style spread all over the
Arabian Penninsula, particularly in the central and western regions of Najd
and the Hejaz (a tip o'the turban to Oriental-Arms for the identification of
type). Hilt and scabbard are magnificent copper and silver work, even in minor
disrepair (one
stud missing from hilt, scabbard missing velvet cloth from central area).
Flat curved blade wickedly sharp on both edges, point to hilt. The jambiya
was held from the thumb side of the hand, point forwards towards enemy (and
do not EET). Jambiya fights were a wild slashing swirl of activity. A rather
unusual style of jambiya, ca. early to mid 1800's.
blade: 15"
blade width: 2 1/2" base
grip: 4 1/2"
5/07/01