Khyber, pesh, choora, or kard?

mariusgmioc · 28th November 2017, 08:02 AM

Hello Shayde,
In my oppinion this is a rather typical example of North Indian, possibly Afghan, straight-bladed Pesh-kabz or Karud (as Karud is a "collector's term" for straight-bladed Pesh-kabz, as Ariel accurately mentioned in his posting).
The blade could benefit from some etching and then, from the aspect of the wootz, a more accurate assesment can be made.
Anyhow, it is a very good aquisition.
Regards,
Marius

28th November 2017, 08:02 AM	#1
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,887	Hello Shayde, In my oppinion this is a rather typical example of North Indian, possibly Afghan, straight-bladed Pesh-kabz or Karud (as Karud is a "collector's term" for straight-bladed Pesh-kabz, as Ariel accurately mentioned in his posting). The blade could benefit from some etching and then, from the aspect of the wootz, a more accurate assesment can be made. Anyhow, it is a very good aquisition. Regards, Marius