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Old 5th January 2008, 10:07 PM   #1
Bill M
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Default Banochie Afghan Folding Lohar

I believe this is from the Banochi Afghan tribe from the Khyber pass area. An "up close and personal" fighting pick (or perhaps as an earlier thread proposed, for ice or candy ) Anyhoo 11.60" open with a 5.4" curved locking blade. All folds up into the bone handle to a discreet carrying size of about 8".

Each man in the tribe makes and embellishes his own LOHAR, and each individual has his own patterns which differs from those used by others; they all have basic similar shape: A short and light axe/pick/knife blade mounted on a somewhat short handle

This is also the first one I have ever seen with a scabbard/shoulder holster. I always wondered how they were carried.

A dangerous and effective weapon in an experienced hand.

I have seen others of these and this seems to be one of the better constructed and decorated folders.

Your comments?


In the "Shoulder Holster"





Still Folded




Hilt unfolded



Blade unfolded and ready for action!



Closeup of handle. Projection should keep it from slipping during use.



Blade is wicked sharp

Last edited by Bill Marsh; 5th January 2008 at 10:15 PM. Reason: spelling
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