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Traditional Yemeni-style Jambiya dagger with curved double-edged steel blade, horn handle and leather-covered upturned sheath.
The handle has an hourglass/H-shaped profile with decorative brass-tone floral medallions, small inset metal studs and a decorated metal collar above the blade. The curved blade has a pronounced raised central ridge running along both sides.
Includes the fitted traditional-style sheath shown. The sheath appears to have a rigid inner structure covered in brown leather, with decorative impressed patterns and wrapped leather bands.
Approximate measurements:
Dagger overall length: approximately 11.5–12 inches
Weight with sheath: approximately 11 oz
Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear throughout. The blade shows scratches, discoloration/patina and other surface wear. The handle has surface wear, oxidation/tarnish and irregularities/loss to some of the small decorative metal inlays. The leather sheath has substantial age/use wear including scuffs, stains, discoloration, creasing, cracking, edge wear and areas of loose, missing or deteriorated stitching/lacing. Please examine all photographs closely for exact condition.
No maker's mark or definitive date was observed.
Handle is described only as horn; specific animal species has not been determined.
Please review all photos for exact condition, construction and everything included.
