Small belt dagger with silver repousse and graving, mirrored blade.Janbiya is the Arabic term for a specific type of dagger with a short curved blade and a medial ridge that originated from Yemen. It is most closely associated with the people of Yemen and Najran in Saudi Arabia. Men typically above the age of 14 wear it as an accessory to their clothing. The janbiya is commonly referred to in Oman as a khanjar, xencer in Kurdistan and qolxad in Somalia. Dimensions: 10.25"L X 6.5"DCountry of Origin: Yemen Condition: Patina and wear consistent with age and rustic make.