Indian Arab Influenced Jambiya and Lots of Questions

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Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Teodor,
Yes, Kutch would, to my opinion, be a very qualified guess. But the mix of the two different metals, like on your dagger is still a bit strange.
Jens

Couple of thoughts there....

For casting the more 'brassy' bronze of the hilt and lion head would be tougher and hold sharper detail, while the alloy used in the mounts with a higher copper content would be easier to work/hammer.

Or, were the mounts all originally gilded?