Shibriya

Hombre · 1st June 2020, 12:31 PM

Should really appreciate your opinions about this Shibriya....

Best,
Stefan

Hombre · 2nd June 2020, 06:48 PM

Is this a tourist knife or.... What do you think?

/Stefan

shayde78 · 3rd June 2020, 01:34 AM

With admittedly limited knowledge, I'd say the anchor points for the suspension rings look rather weak if this were to actually be worn for practical use. I can't see enough detail of the blade, so I can't offer much more insight that that. It does look stout, though - maybe a proper working blade.

I'm curious what others think. The aesthetic of shibriya often confound me as even the examples intended for hard use by the indigenous population look to be "blinged out" in the same style as the ones purely intended to sit on a tourist's shelf.

Hombre · 3rd June 2020, 08:17 AM

Thank you so very much for your opinions. I really appreciate it!

Best,
Stefan

Bob A · 3rd June 2020, 08:54 AM

I'm generally ignorant regarding shibrya, but the blade looks good to me. If the in-hand qualities of the knife indicate its suitability for actual tasks, I'd say it makes no difference whether it's a tourist item or one that would be used by a local. A good knife is a good knife.

Function is the key. Bling is an added attraction, so long as it doesn't detract from function. IMO, of course.

I'd certainly take it off your hands if you decide you can't live with the amiguity!

David R · 3rd June 2020, 12:17 PM

A modern one in wear on a Jordanian Policeman. I think that as with a lot of things, cost and occasion have a lot to do with decoration and etc.

1st June 2020, 12:31 PM	#1
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David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,052	A modern one in wear on a Jordanian Policeman. I think that as with a lot of things, cost and occasion have a lot to do with decoration and etc. Attached Images

2nd June 2020, 06:48 PM	#2
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 231	Is this a tourist knife or.... What do you think? /Stefan

3rd June 2020, 01:34 AM	#3
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 443	With admittedly limited knowledge, I'd say the anchor points for the suspension rings look rather weak if this were to actually be worn for practical use. I can't see enough detail of the blade, so I can't offer much more insight that that. It does look stout, though - maybe a proper working blade. I'm curious what others think. The aesthetic of shibriya often confound me as even the examples intended for hard use by the indigenous population look to be "blinged out" in the same style as the ones purely intended to sit on a tourist's shelf.

3rd June 2020, 08:17 AM	#4
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 231	Thank you so very much for your opinions. I really appreciate it! Best, Stefan

3rd June 2020, 08:54 AM	#5
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 410	I'm generally ignorant regarding shibrya, but the blade looks good to me. If the in-hand qualities of the knife indicate its suitability for actual tasks, I'd say it makes no difference whether it's a tourist item or one that would be used by a local. A good knife is a good knife. Function is the key. Bling is an added attraction, so long as it doesn't detract from function. IMO, of course. I'd certainly take it off your hands if you decide you can't live with the amiguity!