I noticed this Janbiya in a lot of pictures... why do the locals carry this?:confused:

One use I was told is that it is worn as an accessory piece to clothing - the same way we (in the west or east :D) wear watches, bags, hats, scarves, etc, as an accessory piece.

It can be very pricey - depending on the quality of material used (gold, silver, ivory, etc,).

Some are passed down from generation to generation and some people have them made to match their personality/style.

Not sure of the other (current) uses.

Also, that was a fantastic trip report.

It is part of the national 'costume'. It's worn with a thick belt around the waist. They even wear the scabbard in the airport (sans the knife of course!)

Awesome photos, Daniel ~ especially those of the Yemeni people. You've definitely got the eye. This has to be one of my favorite photo trip reports ever published here on FT - and that's without a single First Class meal shot! Thanks for this stellar effort!

My guide welcoming some Japanese guests at Sana'a International:D.

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Thank you, Seat 2A:). I got into photography before getting the travel bug, but both hobbies have now become quite complimentary:):

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I really enjoyed your report on your recent travels too, so many miles:)! You'll have to buy a bigger camera though, less chance of leaving it on the plane:).

Amazing TR with stunning pics, I am not sure if anyone asked earlier, but what camera/lens did you use?

Wow, this brings back some memories! I spend a month in Yemen some years back. It's truly a remarkable country, well worth the effort to visit. I only wish I had taken pictures as good as these...

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I have always wanted to go to Yemen especially Sanaa and Socotra. Thanks to your pictures, all I can think about now is Yemeni bread and a hot bowl of Salta.

Thanks, guys:)!

Just a Canon 5D3, with the 17-40L, 24L & 50L lenses.

JUST a Canon 5D Mark III??? No wonder you're getting such amazing shots! Of course you can have the best camera in the world but if you can't compose shots then it's no good, but your photographic skills are quite impressive!

Fabulous trip report. I love the pics of the people. I wonder what their life is like. What is their story.

Nice to read a report on a less frequented, by Flyertalk standards, destination

Another fantastic report, Daniel! Great photos!

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Hello amazing photos thanks for sharing your experience and photos with us. And I would kindly like to ask if I can use your photos for a project?

Just happened across your trip reports while searching for some info on Afghanistan. Really enjoyed your first and this one on Yemen, especially the photos. A little bittersweet, though, since I fear I won’t be able to visit Sana’a in my lifetime, or if in the future I can, it won’t look like anything like it did. In any case, I appreciate seeing it through your lens. Safe travels to all.