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Old 24th June 2009, 08:42 PM   #1
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Default Pesh, Choora ???

Hi All,
Here's my latest find, I'm not sure if you'd call this a Pesh or A Choora.
I'm still learning. The blade seems to have some pattern but I haven't tried an etch yet as I wanted to ask you all the best way to do it.
I'm not sure of the handle material or even the age of the knife.
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks Much,
Warren in Arizona
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Old 24th June 2009, 09:04 PM   #2
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Hi Warren,
Looks Afghan a Choora. Doesn't look terribly old, but it is rather well made. Like the brass sheet scabbard as well!
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Old 24th June 2009, 09:13 PM   #3
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Thanks, Yes, it does seem well made and I'm not surprised that it may be fairly young. It measures 7.25 inches for the blade and 11.5 inches overall.
I seem to remember reading that the smaller these knives are the more recent the manufacture.

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Old 24th June 2009, 09:21 PM   #4
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If it were me, I'd leave the scabbard as-is and then I'd polish up the metalwork/blade on the dagger with 1200 silicon carbide paper. Possibly try some lemon juice on it, then just let it dull down.
Love the T section armour piercing blade design on these, totally rigid, will split chainmail or pierce most clothing and light armour, force ribs apart etc. A real little killer!
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Old 24th June 2009, 10:12 PM   #5
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Hi Warren,
I would definately give the blade an etch, there does seem to be some 'patterning' in certain areas....could just be the photographs.....but then again, nothing ventured ..nothing gained. I'm beginning to wonder whether this is a re-hilted example with a older, 'cleaned' (read heavily scratched with grit that was too coarse ) blade.

fingers crossed

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Hi Warren,
I would definately give the blade an etch, there does seem to be some 'patterning' in certain areas....could just be the photographs.....but then again, nothing ventured ..nothing gained. I'm beginning to wonder whether this is a re-hilted example with a older, 'cleaned' (read heavily scratched with grit that was too coarse ) blade.

fingers crossed

Regards David

Good point David,
Always hope, just look at that 'bowie' I etched! You never know....
And anyways, the proper finishing will definately improve the dagger
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