| Jile | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Dagger |
| Place of origin | Horn of Africa (Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea) |
| Specifications | |
| Blade type | double-edged curved blade[1] |
The Jile, also known as a Gile in Afar language, in Somali known as Qolxad, is a type of dagger with a long curved blade used by the Somali and Afar people found in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea. Unique to the Horn of Africa, it is the most famous and characteristic of Afar and Somali daggers. It can be made from a variety of different materials, depending on the quality of its craftsmanship.[2] A national symbol of the republic, the Jile-Qolxad is featured on Djibouti's national emblem and on the Djiboutian franc.
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