Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - A Khyber 'type' knife with Ivory (?) handle.

Atlantia · 11th March 2009, 06:54 PM

I love this family of daggers. I think you should call this one a Pesh-Kabz really. Although it does look like its quite possibly Afghan/N.Indian.
I try and avoid Ivory if I can and so am no expert, does the grain separation indicate its likely to be a Walrus tusk rather than Elephant?
Nice piece though, little clean and lemon?
Remember my bowie! Never know what'll turn up!!

11th March 2009, 06:54 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	I love this family of daggers. I think you should call this one a Pesh-Kabz really. Although it does look like its quite possibly Afghan/N.Indian. I try and avoid Ivory if I can and so am no expert, does the grain separation indicate its likely to be a Walrus tusk rather than Elephant? Nice piece though, little clean and lemon? Remember my bowie! Never know what'll turn up!!