Jambiya

Pertinax · 13th April 2026, 08:33 PM

I received the jambiya and was pleasantly surprised; despite its very poor condition, it's a fine specimen.

A lot of restoration work is needed; everything is covered not just with patina, but also with dirt. I had to completely disassemble both the scabbard and the handle, but it was a pleasant effort. Overall, everything is nearing completion; when I finish it, I'll show you the results.

I'd be grateful for any help translating the text on the handle.

Patterson25 · 13th April 2026, 10:29 PM

Hi,

I think you have a jambiya thouma from the asir, in hodeida style.
Look at this paper
https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedi...f-the-jambiya/

Congrats,

Pertinax · 13th April 2026, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patterson25

Hi,

I think you have a jambiya thouma from the asir, in hodeida style.
Look at this paper
https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedi...f-the-jambiya/

Congrats,

Thanks, Patterson25!

Very useful information.

Sincerely,
Yuri

Pertinax · Yesterday, 10:46 PM

I finished the restoration, and here's the result.

A friend who is an Arabic translator gave an interpretation of the text:

"The work of Abd al-A..." The rest is very illegible.
And perhaps the year 1240 AH = 1824-5.

The date is highly questionable; it's unrealistic for this jambiya.

A colleague from another forum determined the date to be 1371 AH = 1952-53.

13th April 2026, 08:33 PM	#1
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 349	Jambiya I received the jambiya and was pleasantly surprised; despite its very poor condition, it's a fine specimen. A lot of restoration work is needed; everything is covered not just with patina, but also with dirt. I had to completely disassemble both the scabbard and the handle, but it was a pleasant effort. Overall, everything is nearing completion; when I finish it, I'll show you the results. I'd be grateful for any help translating the text on the handle. Attached Images

Yesterday, 10:46 PM	#4
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 349	I finished the restoration, and here's the result. A friend who is an Arabic translator gave an interpretation of the text: "The work of Abd al-A..." The rest is very illegible. And perhaps the year 1240 AH = 1824-5. The date is highly questionable; it's unrealistic for this jambiya. A colleague from another forum determined the date to be 1371 AH = 1952-53. Attached Images

13th April 2026, 10:29 PM	#2
Patterson25 Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Posts: 18	Hi, I think you have a jambiya thouma from the asir, in hodeida style. Look at this paper https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedi...f-the-jambiya/ Congrats,