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    Jambiya - Wikipedia
    Etymology

    The jambiya was given its name because it is worn on the side of a person—the word jambiya is derived from the Arabic word janb (Arabic: جنب, lit. 'side'). A jambiya is constituted of a handle, a blade, and a sheath in w… See more

    Jambiya: A Comprehensive Guide to Yemen's Iconic Dagger
    CSO Yemen - Central Statistical Organisation
    Structure

    The jambiya were taken by travelers to other cultures including the Ottoman Empire, Persia and India, where they were adopted with slight differences to the blade, hilt and scabbard.
    A significan… See more

    Use

    Despite the cultural significance of the jambiya, it is still a weapon. Although people have used it in times of dispute, there are societal norms that must be followed in order to avoid defamation. The jambiya sh… See more

    Yemeni jambiya

    A jambiya is a short dagger worn by men in Yemen. The handle of a jambiya tells the status of the man who wears it.
    The jambiya handle often tells of the social status of the man who wears it. Jambiyas were often … See more

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