Original Arabian WWI Era Silver-clad Jambiya Dagger with Scabbard and Bone Handle

Original Item: Only One Available. Jambiya, also spelled janbia, janbiya, and jambia (Arabic: جنبية‎ janbīyah), is the Arabic term for dagger, but it is generally used to describe a specific type of dagger with a short curved blade. The term jambiya is used in various Arab countries and India, it is closely associated with the people of Yemen and is prevalent among Muslim men in the Horn of Africa (primarily the Afars of Djibouti).

If you look at original photographs of LAWRENCE OF ARABIA in his traditional Arab robes, this is exactly the type of ARAB Dagger Captain T.E. "Lawrence of Arabia" carried in his waist band. This is the Classic Arab Dagger of the Sinai and great deserts of the Middle East that stretch all the way down to Yemen and the Oman on the Indian Ocean.

This is a classic slim bladed Jambiya dagger, featuring a double sided curved blade in a matching scabbard. Overall length is 13 inches, with a 7 1/4 inch blade, which is somewhat coarsely ground. The Hilt and the scabbard is fully SILVER clad, and heavily embossed with geometric designs throughout. The grip is of Bone or possibly ivory, and is in good shape overall without any serious cracking.

Truly an important and impressive WWI era JAMBIYA. Most eye catching and ready to display!

Dimensions:
Blade length: 7 1/4”
Blade Style: Double Edged Curved
Overall length: 13”
Scabbard Length: 8”