Original 19th Century Arabian Janbiya Dagger with Scabbard and Belt ZB 26-ZB 30 The kukri gained fame in

The kukri gained fame in the Gurkha War for its effectiveness

This model was introduced in the early 18th century and was issued with a long 12" barrel and saw active service for a century

Hollow back has no maker mark

The following year in 1884

broke through the German lines and opened a corridor to Bastogne

Original 19th Century Arabian Janbiya Dagger with Scabbard and Belt ZB 26-ZB 30 The kukri gained fame inOriginal Items: One of a kind. This is totally original and might even be older than we state. It is the classic wicked looking dagger traditionally used by Arabs of the Arabian Peninsula. Features include a very wide curved short blade with steel re enforcing along the blade center with a cutting edge on both sides. This Janbiya dagger is silver mounted and the hilt (grip) we rather suspect could be Rhinoceros horn that since ancient times was always