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Andrew · 10th June 2005, 05:09 PM

In light of the discussions here, I revisited my initial rejection of any relation to the khyber knife linked from Oriental-Arms in the SFI thread.

I will concede that there are similarities between that form and the subject sword, particularly in the general handle construction and knuckle-guard. However, the blades are too dissimilar to my eye for me to assign much significance to the handle similarites.

I submit the noted similarities are only the consequence of mounting a handle to the base of a wide blade, and I'm inclined to explore the differences between the blade forms more closely.

It is my understanding that khyber knives (and their smaller relations) are not "choppers", as the subject sword appears to be. Instead, they are better suited in form to stabbing and, perhaps, slashing.

Just some random thoughts, as I'm short on time and away from my references.

10th June 2005, 05:09 PM	#37
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	In light of the discussions here, I revisited my initial rejection of any relation to the khyber knife linked from Oriental-Arms in the SFI thread. I will concede that there are similarities between that form and the subject sword, particularly in the general handle construction and knuckle-guard. However, the blades are too dissimilar to my eye for me to assign much significance to the handle similarites. I submit the noted similarities are only the consequence of mounting a handle to the base of a wide blade, and I'm inclined to explore the differences between the blade forms more closely. It is my understanding that khyber knives (and their smaller relations) are not "choppers", as the subject sword appears to be. Instead, they are better suited in form to stabbing and, perhaps, slashing. Just some random thoughts, as I'm short on time and away from my references.