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ericlaude 5th August 2010 09:22 AM

Its two pieces are Afghan?
 
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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
Thanks for advance.

Gavin Nugent 5th August 2010 09:30 AM

Indeed
 
Indeed you are correct. Should clean up well.

Gav

mahratt 5th August 2010 12:40 PM

Afghani pulwar, in my opinion :)

ericlaude 5th August 2010 07:20 PM

And the knife?
 
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?

Rick 5th August 2010 08:28 PM

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 . :shrug:

Gavin Nugent 5th August 2010 10:01 PM

Agreed
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick
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 . :shrug:


Agreed.

Gav

Rick 6th August 2010 03:29 AM

Not positive the knife is Afghan though . :confused: :confused:
Farther North ?
Could it be crucible steel ?

Is the cartouche gold ?

Gavin Nugent 6th August 2010 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick
Is the cartouche gold ?

Looks brass with the discolourations and lacks the lustre of gold.

Gav

ericlaude 6th August 2010 05:09 AM

The cartouche and the hilt decoration are gold


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