Knife ID #1

The Double D · 29th June 2006, 06:56 PM

I visited and antique store yesterday and notice several different styles of knives and one sword that you folks here on this board seem to be interested in. I went back to the store today and took some pictures of the knives so you folks can educate me.

I am going to make a post for each knife. If I post them all in one post then things will get confusing to my education.

Here is the first knife. What is it?

What should I expect to pay for a knife like this? I am not looking for a specific value, but a range of values. I am looking for a price range like $50-$60 or $500-$600 or $5000-$6000.

I checked the forum rules and applying value only applies to on going auctions. I am looking for "Price Guide" values

Rick · 29th June 2006, 07:03 PM

" I checked the forum rules and applying value only applies to on going auctions. I am looking for "Price Guide" values "

Well kinda not really ; the idea is that you could collect a lot of misinformation too ; remember advice you get on the 'intraweb' is worth exactly what you pay for it .

That's why pricing anything is discouraged ; there is nothing wrong with using the Private Message function though .

The best approach might be to present the pieces and ask for PM's as to average value .

Value is a very subjective thing anyway .

Rick

The Double D · 29th June 2006, 07:18 PM

So tell me what the knife is...I can find the rest.

Andrew · 29th June 2006, 07:21 PM

Sorry, D. No appraisals here, even ranges. If anyone wants to help, they can PM you the info.

Andrew

katana · 29th June 2006, 07:27 PM

The knife is a jambiya, Arabic in design from around the regions of Oman, the Yemen etc. Lew, Ariel and others know alot about these knives...

Mare Rosu · 29th June 2006, 07:33 PM

Yes it is a Jambiya.
This is a link to a member of this forum web page and you can browse around and learn.
http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=2123

The Double D · 29th June 2006, 08:21 PM

Katana and Mare Rosu thank you for helping me learn about these knives. I actually kind of had this one right in my mind. The shop owner had the knives labeled. I noticed that some items in the field that I do know were glaring l wrong so I had no idea if his label was correct.

Thank you for your kind response. I am learning!

Lew · 30th June 2006, 04:29 AM

Double D

The jambiya seems to be of Omani origin and it does not seem to be one of quality I would keep my eye out for a nicer one on ebay.

Lew

The Double D · 30th June 2006, 04:53 AM

Thanks Lew, I am not really interested in acquiring, I was more interested in "what am I looking at".

I visited this board and saw discussion on all sorts of knives with all sorts of names and didn't understand what I was reading.

29th June 2006, 07:03 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Well ..... " I checked the forum rules and applying value only applies to on going auctions. I am looking for "Price Guide" values " Well kinda not really ; the idea is that you could collect a lot of misinformation too ; remember advice you get on the 'intraweb' is worth exactly what you pay for it . That's why pricing anything is discouraged ; there is nothing wrong with using the Private Message function though . The best approach might be to present the pieces and ask for PM's as to average value . Value is a very subjective thing anyway . Rick

29th June 2006, 07:33 PM	#6
Mare Rosu Deceased Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA, DEEP SOUTH, GEORGIA, Y'all hear? Posts: 121	Saidi Jambiya Yes it is a Jambiya. This is a link to a member of this forum web page and you can browse around and learn. http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=2123

29th June 2006, 06:56 PM	#1
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Knife ID #1 I visited and antique store yesterday and notice several different styles of knives and one sword that you folks here on this board seem to be interested in. I went back to the store today and took some pictures of the knives so you folks can educate me. I am going to make a post for each knife. If I post them all in one post then things will get confusing to my education. Here is the first knife. What is it? What should I expect to pay for a knife like this? I am not looking for a specific value, but a range of values. I am looking for a price range like $50-$60 or $500-$600 or $5000-$6000. I checked the forum rules and applying value only applies to on going auctions. I am looking for "Price Guide" values

29th June 2006, 07:18 PM	#3
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	So tell me what the knife is...I can find the rest.

29th June 2006, 07:21 PM	#4
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Sorry, D. No appraisals here, even ranges. If anyone wants to help, they can PM you the info. Andrew

29th June 2006, 07:27 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	The knife is a jambiya, Arabic in design from around the regions of Oman, the Yemen etc. Lew, Ariel and others know alot about these knives...

29th June 2006, 08:21 PM	#7
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Katana and Mare Rosu thank you for helping me learn about these knives. I actually kind of had this one right in my mind. The shop owner had the knives labeled. I noticed that some items in the field that I do know were glaring l wrong so I had no idea if his label was correct. Thank you for your kind response. I am learning!

30th June 2006, 04:29 AM	#8
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Double D The jambiya seems to be of Omani origin and it does not seem to be one of quality I would keep my eye out for a nicer one on ebay. Lew

30th June 2006, 04:53 AM	#9
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Thanks Lew, I am not really interested in acquiring, I was more interested in "what am I looking at". I visited this board and saw discussion on all sorts of knives with all sorts of names and didn't understand what I was reading.