Banochie Afghan Folding Lohar

[FenrisWolf]

Two comments on the functionality of these as weapons as opposed to work implements. One, some of the mountain tribes used hide or metal shields in combat; the lohar would be an effective way of hooking such a shield and pulling it aside to allow for a blow from one's primary weapon. As for the awkwardness or 'tourist' value of a folding version, a little experimentaion on my part proved that a well-maintained example would open quickly with the snap of the wrist, much like a gravity knife. A shoulder holster would provide a primitive version of a 'concealed carry' weapon.