The jambiya and khanjar daggers are culturally significant in the Middle East, with their design remaining largely unchanged over the years. While they are popular and studied in the Middle East, they are less known in the West. These daggers were historically used as self-defense weapons and status symbols, with the design and quality of manufacture indicating the owner’s social standing. The article explores the different types of daggers found in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, detailing their characteristics and historical significance. Collectors and restorers are interested in these daggers, and they are traded and shared online.
https://www.fordemilitaryantiques.com/articles/2020/9/8/the-arab-dagger