Sword of a Giant ( hormonal)

ALEX · 28th May 2019, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ariel

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The " giant" one sports a blade that is 34 1/2 " long.
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Ariel,
An interesting story and analogy indeed. Here is another one of those "giant" Khybers... but even longer, 56" overall with 47" blade! There may be more than one giant in Afghanistan, or these long Khybers may be made to be used as swords

As Fernando noticed earlier, Navajas are well known to be made in over-sized proportions, as many other types in various locales, predominantly for exhibitions purposes. Another photo below shows a modern 'giant' dagger made in Pakistan.

kronckew · 28th May 2019, 08:08 AM

Looks like a two handed 56" Khyber, one hand to hold the what appears to be a normal size grip, and someone else's hand to hold it closer to the tip

. The assistant would also help draw it from it'sscabbard.

Maybe the owner just didn't want an opponent to get close enough to require a regular sized one. Must have had pretty strong wrists too. As would the guy with the little bowie.

28th May 2019, 08:08 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,238	Looks like a two handed 56" Khyber, one hand to hold the what appears to be a normal size grip, and someone else's hand to hold it closer to the tip . The assistant would also help draw it from it'sscabbard. Maybe the owner just didn't want an opponent to get close enough to require a regular sized one. Must have had pretty strong wrists too. As would the guy with the little bowie.