An early 20th Century jambiya dagger from Yemen. The steel blade is double-edged with a medial ridge. The original hand-tooled leather scabbard is traditionally decorated with silver (underalloyed). A fine piece in good, original condition.
The jambiya is a specific type of dagger with a short curved blade with a medial ridge that originated from the Hadhramaut Governorate region of Yemen. They have spread to other countries in the Middle East, to other countries in the Arab world, and to parts of South Asia and Southeast Asia. Men typically above the age of 14 wear it as an accessory to their clothing. Despite the cultural significance of the jambiya, it is still a weapon. Although people have used it in times of dispute, there are societal norms that must be followed in order to avoid defamation. The jambiya should only come out of its sheath in extreme cases of conflict. It is also commonly used in traditional events, such as dances.
Like with some other curved knives, as the blade bends towards the opponent, the user need not angle the wrist, which makes it more comfortable as a stabbing weapon than straight-bladed knives. Its heavy blade enables the user to inflict deep wounds.
Size: The dagger (in it's scabbard) is 32 cm in length with the blade measuring 20 cm long. The blade width is 6 cm at it's widest point.
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