A 'battle weary' Afghan Knife....comments and advice please

katana · 21st October 2007, 10:39 PM

Hi BBJW,
thanks, a very nice example, love the hilt

The scabbard fittings (on yours) look to be steel or silver ? It answers my question about metal work on the throat of the scabbard.... it would certainly re-enforce this vunerable area.
Are there features (design, decoration) that could help date and 'tribally' ID Khyber Knives ?

I am very impressed with the cutting ability of these blades ...the 'T' spine greatly strenghens and stiffens the blade but would prevent 'deep' cuts.
It seems that there would be 'techniques' of sword use that were unique to this style of blade ? The stabbing action is obvious...but I wonder how this sword would be used against, say, a Tulwar, or a 'straight' sword.

21st October 2007, 10:39 PM	#6
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi BBJW, thanks, a very nice example, love the hilt The scabbard fittings (on yours) look to be steel or silver ? It answers my question about metal work on the throat of the scabbard.... it would certainly re-enforce this vunerable area. Are there features (design, decoration) that could help date and 'tribally' ID Khyber Knives ? I am very impressed with the cutting ability of these blades ...the 'T' spine greatly strenghens and stiffens the blade but would prevent 'deep' cuts. It seems that there would be 'techniques' of sword use that were unique to this style of blade ? The stabbing action is obvious...but I wonder how this sword would be used against, say, a Tulwar, or a 'straight' sword.