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Old 5th August 2010, 09:22 AM   #1
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Default Its two pieces are Afghan?

Hello,
I bought this sword and this knife in the street market, someone can tell me its origine?
sword length 74cm OVL
The hilt of the knife have a Choora form, but the blade haven't T form and it have an arabic golden characteres
knife length 37 cm OVL
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Old 5th August 2010, 09:30 AM   #2
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Indeed you are correct. Should clean up well.

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Old 5th August 2010, 12:40 PM   #3
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Afghani pulwar, in my opinion
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Old 5th August 2010, 07:20 PM   #4
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Ok , thanks for the information about the sword , now I'm sure it's Afghan , but the Knife is a Choora or a form of pech kabz?
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Old 5th August 2010, 08:28 PM   #5
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Looks more like a utility knife as it lacks the T spine of a Pesh .
Just about the right length for a fancy meat carving knife .
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Old 5th August 2010, 10:01 PM   #6
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Looks more like a utility knife as it lacks the T spine of a Pesh .
Just about the right length for a fancy meat carving knife .

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Old 6th August 2010, 03:29 AM   #7
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Not positive the knife is Afghan though .
Farther North ?
Could it be crucible steel ?

Is the cartouche gold ?
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Old 6th August 2010, 03:37 AM   #8
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Is the cartouche gold ?
Looks brass with the discolourations and lacks the lustre of gold.

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Old 6th August 2010, 05:09 AM   #9
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The cartouche and the hilt decoration are gold
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