Jambiya Silver Handle
Name/Title
Jambiya Silver HandleEntry/Object ID
371; Full Code: 371.84.57-DG-NBTags
DaggerDescription
This is a museum-quality Antique Jambiya, a traditional double-edged dagger of Indo-Arab origin. This specific specimen is defined by a high-grade Wootz (crucible steel) blade and a masterfully silver-restored hilt. It represents a pinnacle of the "Leviathan Collection," where centuries-old metallurgical "processes" meet modern technical restoration. Core Components & Historical Engineering The Blade (Wootz Steel): Forged from premium Wootz steel, the blade exhibits a fine, high-contrast "watered" pattern (Jauhar). In your professional framework of "Process reliant" excellence, Wootz is the ultimate benchmark. The crystalline structure provides a "micro-saw" edge that remains sharp long after standard carbon steel would have dulled. The blade features a reinforced central mid-rib and deep fullers, which act as structural I-beams to maintain rigidity during high-force thrusts. The Hilt (Restored Silver "I" Shape): The hilt is a traditional "I" or "H" shape, providing a secure ergonomic lock for the hand. It has been meticulously restored with a thick silver overlay. Chased Ornamentation: The silver work features dense, hand-chased floral and foliate motifs. This decorative "process" was historically a marker of high administrative or military rank, signaling the owner's status within the courtly hierarchy. The Scabbard: Paired with a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in smooth black leather. It features a silver cord wrap at the throat and a stylized "hooked" tip (chape), which is a characteristic aesthetic of regional Jambiyas, designed to prevent the dagger from slipping through a waist-belt (kamarband).Made/Created
Manufacturer
Unknown ArtisanDate made
circa 1700 - circa 1750Time Period
18th CenturyPlace
Region
Eastern EuropeContinent
EuropeEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Middle easternCountry
TurkeyCulture/Tribe
Ottoman, Persian