Pesh Kabz ?.....Karud ?......comments information please

katana · 12th December 2006, 08:15 PM

Just acquired this ......but is it a Pesh Kabz or Karud......which ever it is it is my first....unfortunately no scabbard. I am waiting for delivery but seller's description is below. Please any info or comments...age?....gratefully received.

Overall length 10ins not counting extension of tang.Blade length5 5/8ins and 1 1/4
at the widest.Blade decorated on both sides of the forte.the ferrule seems to be brass or nickel. the grips are 2 horn slabs held to the tang by 2 rivets.Small piece of horn split off on one side of pommel.

12th December 2006, 08:15 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Pesh Kabz ?.....Karud ?......comments information please Just acquired this ......but is it a Pesh Kabz or Karud......which ever it is it is my first....unfortunately no scabbard. I am waiting for delivery but seller's description is below. Please any info or comments...age?....gratefully received. Overall length 10ins not counting extension of tang.Blade length5 5/8ins and 1 1/4 at the widest.Blade decorated on both sides of the forte.the ferrule seems to be brass or nickel. the grips are 2 horn slabs held to the tang by 2 rivets.Small piece of horn split off on one side of pommel. Attached Images