Pesh Kabz

Shane T · 15th January 2025, 08:02 AM

Hello all, New here so hope i get it right. some of my knives have got me stumped on information so here we are.
I am looking for information regarding this split Pesh Kabz, i have never seen another. The damascening is on cross hatch as traditional and the knife is well made and fits together very well.
Cheers and look forward to replys.
Shane

Ian · 15th January 2025, 09:46 AM

Hi Shane,

That's a nice decorative pair. Double knives are found in various cultures.Some have interlocking hilts, similar to what you show, while others have two separate knives. If you search the Forum for double knives, you will find other examples. One place to start is this thread, http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29636, which shows several with interlocking hilts.

Ian.

Battara · 17th January 2025, 05:23 AM

I'll admit not seen this before from India.

Would this be a hunting pesh?

Sajen · 17th January 2025, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I'll admit not seen this before from India.

Would this be a hunting pesh?

Hello Jose,

I think the only purpose will be to sell it to tourists and collectors. My personal guess.

Regards,
Detlef

Ian · 18th January 2025, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Jose,

I think the only purpose will be to sell it to tourists and collectors. My personal guess.

Regards,
Detlef

I agree Detlef. This is a decorative piece. I note a number of Persian motifs on the blade (e.g. a lion taking down a beast, etc.). I guess one might call it Indo-Persian.

Shane T · 18th January 2025, 09:58 PM

Howdy Guys
I agree it is likley decorative Though i have not seen one similar and it does have some age to it. The damascene is done the proper way with crosshatching. I am mainly trying to find where made and why go to so much trouble to make. Also can anyone decipher the inscriptions on the inside ?
I have had it for 30 years. I originally thoight tourist item but as ive never seen another i felt there must be another purpose.
Cheers Shane

15th January 2025, 08:02 AM	#1
Shane T Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Posts: 4	Pesh Kabz Hello all, New here so hope i get it right. some of my knives have got me stumped on information so here we are. I am looking for information regarding this split Pesh Kabz, i have never seen another. The damascening is on cross hatch as traditional and the knife is well made and fits together very well. Cheers and look forward to replys. Shane Attached Images

15th January 2025, 09:46 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,294	Hi Shane, That's a nice decorative pair. Double knives are found in various cultures.Some have interlocking hilts, similar to what you show, while others have two separate knives. If you search the Forum for double knives, you will find other examples. One place to start is this thread, http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29636, which shows several with interlocking hilts. Ian.

17th January 2025, 05:23 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,247	I'll admit not seen this before from India. Would this be a hunting pesh?

18th January 2025, 09:58 PM	#6
Shane T Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Posts: 4	Howdy Guys I agree it is likley decorative Though i have not seen one similar and it does have some age to it. The damascene is done the proper way with crosshatching. I am mainly trying to find where made and why go to so much trouble to make. Also can anyone decipher the inscriptions on the inside ? I have had it for 30 years. I originally thoight tourist item but as ive never seen another i felt there must be another purpose. Cheers Shane