One of the rarest forms of the Arab Jambiya is the Gusbi from Hadramaut, an arid coastal area in the south of Yemen along the Arabian see. Although the blade and handle are similar to those on common Arab Jambiya, the Gusbi is characterized by the considerably up-curving scabbard tip, with the chape (scabbard tip) sometimes higher than the pommel. Here is such example. 8 inches curved blade with a pronounced central rib. I shaped grip cut from rhino horn and mounted with iron and lead nails. The wood scabbard is covered with tooled leather and mounted with large brass chape. Very good condition. Losses on the leather with later repairs.