Fresh from Afghanistan-Khyber sword knife

BBJW · 27th February 2007, 11:51 PM

This Khyber was in an Afghan bazaar less than 3 weeks ago. Blade is 21 inches and there is a mark on both sides of the blade that looks like this
>---<. The line is solid and connected to the arrows though. It is too faint to photo. The AK was not in the shipment.

Cheers
bbjw

FenrisWolf · 28th February 2007, 12:30 AM

Beautiful! I especially like the decorative coloration/etching on the hilt, which is somewhat reminscent of designs I've seen executed on the fancier choora in the past.

I love these weapons, there's just something about the balance of them, sepecially when you get a pair that more or less match so you have one in each hand. It also helps that these are one of the few 'ethnic' weapons that fit my hands!

So, do you have contacts over there that allow you access to such choice treats, or was it just a friend passing through?

Battara · 28th February 2007, 02:26 AM

Nicely decorated. Very complete.

Pukka Bundook · 28th February 2007, 03:33 PM

Lovely!!
To me these knives are a wonderful combination of art and function!!
Very nice indeed.

Valjhun · 28th February 2007, 10:38 PM

Gorgeus Piece! I love it!

Few things can beat the feeling of a khyber/choora pair in one's hands...

FenrisWolf · 1st March 2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Valjhun

Gorgeus Piece! I love it!

Few things can beat the feeling of a khyber/choora pair in one's hands...

Oh, now, that's just mean, now I've gotta mop the drool off my keyboard...

27th February 2007, 11:51 PM	#1
BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 228	Fresh from Afghanistan-Khyber sword knife This Khyber was in an Afghan bazaar less than 3 weeks ago. Blade is 21 inches and there is a mark on both sides of the blade that looks like this >---<. The line is solid and connected to the arrows though. It is too faint to photo. The AK was not in the shipment. Cheers bbjw Attached Images

28th February 2007, 10:38 PM	#5
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Gorgeus Piece! I love it! Few things can beat the feeling of a khyber/choora pair in one's hands... Attached Images

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28th February 2007, 12:30 AM	#2
FenrisWolf Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 181	Beautiful! I especially like the decorative coloration/etching on the hilt, which is somewhat reminscent of designs I've seen executed on the fancier choora in the past. I love these weapons, there's just something about the balance of them, sepecially when you get a pair that more or less match so you have one in each hand. It also helps that these are one of the few 'ethnic' weapons that fit my hands! So, do you have contacts over there that allow you access to such choice treats, or was it just a friend passing through?

28th February 2007, 02:26 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Nicely decorated. Very complete.

28th February 2007, 03:33 PM	#4
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Lovely!! To me these knives are a wonderful combination of art and function!! Very nice indeed.