Good Jambiya Dagger from Oman - 8327

A typical early to mid 20th C Arab Jambiya dagger. This style of daggers is called Omani, as its originate from Oman. However it is spread as well as other Jambiya’s styles all over the Arabian Peninsula. It has a 6 ½ inches curved and dual edge blade with a pronounced central rib, forged from good steel (not like many new Jambiya’s on the market whose blade are made from two-iron sheet pressed to form and welded together). The hilt is “I” shape wholly made from white metal and decorated with filigree work. The scabbard is “L” shaped covered with black fabric. . The belt attachment is made of complicate arrangements of silver rings and twisted silver wire. The scabbard fittings are also white metal with filigree work. This dagger comes with its original belt braided with gold colored wires. Good condition. A simple but authentic dagger with all original parts. |