Comments on this knife

[Alan62]

I am seeking info this knife it is 18 inches overall length
It was a gift
Thanks
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/Alan62/blag356.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/Alan62/blag363.jpg

[katana]

Hi Alan,
the top picture suggests the blade is hollow ground ? The tip is unusual..... it appears to be a conical point? never seen this before :confused: Could you post a pic of the 'point'....seems to be an intriguing knife :)

[Emanuel]

Hello,

This looks like a kard, but the scroll work reminds me of some new Afghan pieces being made. This type of re-inforced tip is seen on modern pieces as well. The old ones would have a smooth thikening towards the tip, not this abrupt cut. There is a discussion of these Afghan pieces on IKRHS (http://www.ikrhs.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=318)

Regards,
Emanuel

[Alan62]

Thanks Guys,I agree that it seems to be a newer one souvinir type
Here is a few more pics
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/Alan62/blag382.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/Alan62/blag380.jpg

[Yannis]

New from Pakistan. They mostly sell it as antique to western soldiers in Afganistan

[Alan62]

Thank You,as I said in my 1st post it was a gift so I will treasure it as such but I kinda knew when I saw it it was not like the very nice antique ones I had seen before
I just wanted to confirm
Thanks again