Khyber knife

scratch · 25th April 2008, 05:23 AM

G'day

I was hoping someone could tell me what type of horn the pommmel is? the grain is rougher and stickier than the buffalo grips I have. Also is this an Afridi tribal piece? Would the two tone birdhead grip indicate status? Any thoughts/advice is very welcome.
Overall length 27 in
Blade length 21 3/4 in
Weight 21 oz

Kind regards,

Daniel

Lew · 25th April 2008, 05:33 AM

Nice 20th century example 1930s I think.

Lew

Gavin Nugent · 25th April 2008, 08:42 AM

Nice blade Dan, I have always had a love for these blades but have never ventured to buy one.

Lew, you put this piece at a guess around 1930's. Are there any definitive reference books or internet links for identifying and dating there wonderful knives?

regards

Gav

scratch · 25th April 2008, 09:18 AM

Hello Lew

Would a 1930's attribution infer a British officer piece?
They feel efficient pieces, to me. The scabbard is carved, in style, under chape. Is this incongruent?
Hello Gav

Thanks for your interest! I have included a blade close up of markings for you.
What does the design on forte/spine mean? armoury? I would be pleased to know the geographical location of manufacture, as I would with the barong you kindly expressed interest in.

Best regards,

Dan

katana · 25th April 2008, 03:38 PM

Would I be right in saying that later examples have 2 slabs of bone/ivory/horn/wood either side and earlier examples tend to have 1 on each side.....or is this an 'over-simplification' ?

Nice knife Dan

Regards David

ward · 25th April 2008, 03:54 PM

that would be a good general rule

Lew · 25th April 2008, 03:58 PM

Scratch

The blade itself may be older but the hilt and scabbard seem to be 1930s Red shirt rebellion era. The craftmanship on the hilt and scabbard are not of the same quality as you see on the 19th century swords. Can you post a close up of the bolsters on the hilt.

Lew

25th April 2008, 05:23 AM	#1
scratch Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 96	Khyber knife G'day I was hoping someone could tell me what type of horn the pommmel is? the grain is rougher and stickier than the buffalo grips I have. Also is this an Afridi tribal piece? Would the two tone birdhead grip indicate status? Any thoughts/advice is very welcome. Overall length 27 in Blade length 21 3/4 in Weight 21 oz Kind regards, Daniel Attached Images

25th April 2008, 08:42 AM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	dating these? Nice blade Dan, I have always had a love for these blades but have never ventured to buy one. Lew, you put this piece at a guess around 1930's. Are there any definitive reference books or internet links for identifying and dating there wonderful knives? regards Gav

25th April 2008, 09:18 AM	#4
scratch Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 96	Hello Lew Would a 1930's attribution infer a British officer piece? They feel efficient pieces, to me. The scabbard is carved, in style, under chape. Is this incongruent? Hello Gav Thanks for your interest! I have included a blade close up of markings for you. What does the design on forte/spine mean? armoury? I would be pleased to know the geographical location of manufacture, as I would with the barong you kindly expressed interest in. Best regards, Dan Attached Images

25th April 2008, 05:33 AM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Nice 20th century example 1930s I think. Lew

25th April 2008, 03:38 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Would I be right in saying that later examples have 2 slabs of bone/ivory/horn/wood either side and earlier examples tend to have 1 on each side.....or is this an 'over-simplification' ? Nice knife Dan Regards David

25th April 2008, 03:54 PM	#6
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	that would be a good general rule

25th April 2008, 03:58 PM	#7
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Scratch The blade itself may be older but the hilt and scabbard seem to be 1930s Red shirt rebellion era. The craftmanship on the hilt and scabbard are not of the same quality as you see on the 19th century swords. Can you post a close up of the bolsters on the hilt. Lew