Very Fine Silver Mounted Daharia (Sabiki) Jambiya Dagger

Daharia daggers (also callaed Sabiki in some places) are common dagger in the Hijaz, Asir and Jizan regions of western Yemen and South Saudi Arabia. Sizes vary from long dagger  to short swords.  The word Daharia is derived  from Dhura'eyah - arm long dagger (free translation). The Daharia is worn with a wide leather belt horizontally across the body

The Daharia offered here is of top quality. Double edged blade with strong central rib (Probably an imported blade from Turkey). The handle is probably horn grips covered with silver, with two imitation coins on the front face. The scabbard is entirely covered with silver with border lines and central line set with granulated silver. This Daharia comes with a wide leather belt covered with decorative front fabric layer decorated with gilded threads.

Blade 15 inches (36 cm). Total length 21 1/2 inches (56 cm). Very good plus condition. All silver parts are covered with dark untouched and even age patina.

See also: Thierry Mauger "Flowered Men and Green Slopes of Arabia" pages 94-95 Showing a group of Arab men from Asir in a dancing performance, each carrying a Sabiki dagger and gun.