5th August 2010, 10:22 AM | #1 |
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Its two pieces are Afghan?
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. Last edited by ericlaude; 5th August 2010 at 05:54 PM. |
5th August 2010, 10:30 AM | #2 |
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Indeed
Indeed you are correct. Should clean up well.
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5th August 2010, 01:40 PM | #3 |
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Afghani pulwar, in my opinion
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5th August 2010, 08:20 PM | #4 |
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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?
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5th August 2010, 09:28 PM | #5 |
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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 . |
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Agreed
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6th August 2010, 04:29 AM | #7 |
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Not positive the knife is Afghan though .
Farther North ? Could it be crucible steel ? Is the cartouche gold ? |
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6th August 2010, 06:09 AM | #9 |
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The cartouche and the hilt decoration are gold
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