"Arab Knife Called Khadaam - Yemen, Mid 20th Century"
Arabic Knife Called Khadaam - Yemen, Mid 20th CenturyThis type of dagger is called khadaam in Arabic. It means "servant". It was worn in pair with the jambiya and had a utilitarian function. Curved blade with a single convex edge. Handle covered with silver sheet with geometric decoration of spikes. Wooden scabbard covered with leather and leather strap. Slight accidents and dents to the silver on the back of the handle. Weight 193grWeight without scabbard 160grLength 28cmLength without scabbard 25.5cmBlade length 13.5cm 
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