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Old 17th April 2007, 01:12 PM   #1
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I am seeking info this knife it is 18 inches overall length
It was a gift
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Old 17th April 2007, 01:31 PM   #2
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Hi Alan,
the top picture suggests the blade is hollow ground ? The tip is unusual..... it appears to be a conical point? never seen this before Could you post a pic of the 'point'....seems to be an intriguing knife
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Old 17th April 2007, 01:37 PM   #3
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Hello,

This looks like a kard, but the scroll work reminds me of some new Afghan pieces being made. This type of re-inforced tip is seen on modern pieces as well. The old ones would have a smooth thikening towards the tip, not this abrupt cut. There is a discussion of these Afghan pieces on IKRHS

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Old 17th April 2007, 01:54 PM   #4
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Thanks Guys,I agree that it seems to be a newer one souvinir type
Here is a few more pics

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Old 18th April 2007, 11:33 AM   #5
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New from Pakistan. They mostly sell it as antique to western soldiers in Afganistan
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Old 18th April 2007, 01:11 PM   #6
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Thank You,as I said in my 1st post it was a gift so I will treasure it as such but I kinda knew when I saw it it was not like the very nice antique ones I had seen before
I just wanted to confirm
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