Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Afghan Parra-I-Tutti/ Pesh

archer · 21st March 2010, 08:24 PM

Hi, Vandoo your correct about how the bird design was applied. My first impression was a penguin.
Ariel/ Atlantia, The bend in the blade is I feel purposely placed to insure purchase of the thicker tip into chain mail and prevent slipping. I think this isn't needed for Karuds and other pointed tip T blades. It's most likely Afghan, new or old & refurbished is fine with Me. The price was right and it fills a niche in my Afghan items. The inlays are just that and not koftgari.
I'd like to hear of others like it, as this is the second one I've seen so far. Still wondering about the bird. Thanks for your input. here's an example of a Zirah I have with a bent tip.
Thank you, Steve

21st March 2010, 08:24 PM	#5
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Followup Hi, Vandoo your correct about how the bird design was applied. My first impression was a penguin. Ariel/ Atlantia, The bend in the blade is I feel purposely placed to insure purchase of the thicker tip into chain mail and prevent slipping. I think this isn't needed for Karuds and other pointed tip T blades. It's most likely Afghan, new or old & refurbished is fine with Me. The price was right and it fills a niche in my Afghan items. The inlays are just that and not koftgari. I'd like to hear of others like it, as this is the second one I've seen so far. Still wondering about the bird. Thanks for your input. here's an example of a Zirah I have with a bent tip. Thank you, Steve Attached Images