Late 1800\'s Morrocan Jambiya Knife with Inlaid Wooden Hilt & Curved Double Edged Blade Etched Panel and Scabbard. ED 2705. Daggers

The Jambiya also known as the Arab knife is in some modification found in every country in which the Arabs have lived. The blade is always curved and double edged. The finest quality examples of these knives are found in Persia & India (see pages 310 to 314 of ‘A Glossary Of The Construction Decoration & Use Of Arms & Armour’ by Stone where many variants of Jambiya are described and illustrated). This is an excellent Morrocan Jambiya made sometime in the late 1800's. It has a typical 9 ¾” long double edged dramatically curved steel blade with correct medial ridges on both sides. The hardwood hilt is undamaged and has inlaid steel fittings including pommel cap. The dagger measures 16” overall length. The heavy metal scabbard is overlaid with Morrocan scrolls and has two shaped hangers either side of the mouth. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2705.