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What are the major differences between these blade shapes? Both look similar to me especially the ones on folders.
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Differences between bowie and persian blade shape
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I'll try to take a stab at it kabayan 
From what I understand, the Persian blade's design has a continous curve on the spine which ends in a upswept point or tip. Below are two traditional jambiya daggers for example -
Below is supposedly the official Jordanian military knife -
http://trackersedge.com/shop/images/DSC05031.JPG
This more traditional one has a more curved spine resulting in a more upwept tip; above the centerline of the blade -
As for the bowie, the spine is straight yet a portion up front is "clipped" or sloping downward, either at or below the center line.
One of the more recognizable forms is the Iron Mistress pattern -
Another -
http://www.2-clicks-collectableknives.com/images/category_image/32.jpg
The others might chime in something better though.
From what I understand, the Persian blade's design has a continous curve on the spine which ends in a upswept point or tip. Below are two traditional jambiya daggers for example -
Below is supposedly the official Jordanian military knife -
http://trackersedge.com/shop/images/DSC05031.JPG
This more traditional one has a more curved spine resulting in a more upwept tip; above the centerline of the blade -
As for the bowie, the spine is straight yet a portion up front is "clipped" or sloping downward, either at or below the center line.
One of the more recognizable forms is the Iron Mistress pattern -
Another -
http://www.2-clicks-collectableknives.com/images/category_image/32.jpg
The others might chime in something better though.
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