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Post by Kilted Cossack on Dec 31, 2011 23:38:50 GMT
That's the question, folks. How DOES one grip a jambiya, or perhaps, how does a Yemeni Arab grip a jambiya?
Point up, icepick? Point out, point in?
Any clues?
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Post by ghost on Jan 1, 2012 6:33:55 GMT
Reverse grip I am assuming. (triceps) You could still create an arc with the "fencer" grip (upward strike) but this uses mainly your shoulder muscles. Here's a test being done: www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... evlar-test ^The dude is a cop in Mexico so he's not missing a few screws.
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Post by Kilted Cossack on Jan 2, 2012 22:25:21 GMT
Many thanks, Ghost. As for the test: YIKES.
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Post by Makoto Pat on Jan 4, 2012 16:06:05 GMT
I have often wondered about this subject...maybe not this specific but with any blade that is singled edged, curved and short....That guy from Mexico had some pretty impressive (and specific use) tests. I pity the Fu who let's that guy get too close. Good thread. Thanks to you both. I have been carrying a tanto tip with a drop-point style spine for a while, but I switch it out for my Swiss Army serrated lock-blade when I am in a professional setting. No one really considers the Swiss Army to be anything to dangerous even though the blade is a full 1.25"'s longer. I am looking to get something similar to the knife in the pics....perhaps with wooden or bone scales.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Jan 4, 2012 16:55:46 GMT
Like Ghost, my assumption is that it is used in a reverse grip, specifically with the point in (towards your body); this assumption comes from where and how it is positioned in the belt. Do a Google Image search and you'll see dozens of images wherein the jambiya is worn in the belt below the navel, with the point to the right. Draw it with your right hand from this position and this is the grip you would naturally end up in. Changing grips wouldn't make much sense. However, when used in a traditional knife dance, it is held in a saber-like grip with the point out (away from your body), though I believe this is likely just something done for the purpose of the dance, rather than how it would be used in an offensive manner.
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