"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 worked in repoussé and decorated with spikes and filigree. Without scabbard. Weight 232gr Length 31cm Blade length 15cm 
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