Kyber Collection

trenchwarfare · 28th August 2012, 01:41 AM

Thanks for the comments guys. Don't worry, I bought the blades, not the story. Besides, the price was so right, there was no need for a selling point. I got them from the man, that brought them back. He told me how they came into his posession, and I have no reason to disbelieve him. No, there were no AK47s, grenades, or RPGs. But, I did buy two Russian SKSs, a Chinese RPK, and a Nagant revolver from him.

I would like some assistance, in weeding out the old from the not so old. The large Pesh Kabz, all look pretty old. At least 19th century. The "Kyber Knives" are a different story. It's a little harder to tell with them. Any assistance, is much appreciated.

Rick · 28th August 2012, 02:53 AM

The example at the top of the picture has white horn scales ?
If so, I have its brother and it is from the first quarter of the 20th C. at latest .

trenchwarfare · 28th August 2012, 03:09 AM

Yes Rick, it does have white ram's horn grips. They are very similar. The blade looks to be very old, and has fine lines, cut down the spine. The scabbard has had a hard life, and is wrapped in blue electrical tape.

Atlantia · 28th August 2012, 03:46 PM

You have a couple of interesting later 19th/early 20thC Afghan Military scabbards on these two.
What are the Kybers like inside?
I'd have expected them to have the three bar guards with knuckle bows.
Get them out so we can see

Did you get my PM?

Robert · 28th August 2012, 04:11 PM

WOW, what a great way to start a collection !!! Congratulations on such a find.

Regards,
Robert

trenchwarfare · 28th August 2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

You have a couple of interesting later 19th/early 20thC Afghan Military scabbards on these two.
What are the Kybers like inside?
I'd have expected them to have the three bar guards with knuckle bows.
Get them out so we can see

Did you get my PM?

Yes, I did get your PM. There's a nekkid shot of the swords, in the second photo. I'll try to get some close-ups posted soon. Busy making hurricane prep right now. Hopefully, the power won't be out for long. You'd think they would have learned by now, and put the power lines underground.

laEspadaAncha · 28th August 2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

Yes, I did get your PM. There's a nekkid shot of the swords, in the second photo. I'll try to get some close-ups posted soon. Busy making hurricane prep right now. Hopefully, the power won't be out for long. You'd think they would have learned by now, and put the power lines underground.

Nice pick-up, Trench...

If you decide against using this grouping as the basis of a collection, I might be intersted in upgrading my Khyber knife and my pesh kabz... PM comin' atchya.

Good luck with the storm prep, and here's to wishing Isaac is a non event for you and your Gulf Coast neighbors...

28th August 2012, 02:53 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	The example at the top of the picture has white horn scales ? If so, I have its brother and it is from the first quarter of the 20th C. at latest . Attached Images

28th August 2012, 03:46 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	You have a couple of interesting later 19th/early 20thC Afghan Military scabbards on these two. What are the Kybers like inside? I'd have expected them to have the three bar guards with knuckle bows. Get them out so we can see Did you get my PM? Attached Images

28th August 2012, 01:41 AM	#1
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Thanks for the comments guys. Don't worry, I bought the blades, not the story. Besides, the price was so right, there was no need for a selling point. I got them from the man, that brought them back. He told me how they came into his posession, and I have no reason to disbelieve him. No, there were no AK47s, grenades, or RPGs. But, I did buy two Russian SKSs, a Chinese RPK, and a Nagant revolver from him. I would like some assistance, in weeding out the old from the not so old. The large Pesh Kabz, all look pretty old. At least 19th century. The "Kyber Knives" are a different story. It's a little harder to tell with them. Any assistance, is much appreciated.

28th August 2012, 03:09 AM	#3
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Yes Rick, it does have white ram's horn grips. They are very similar. The blade looks to be very old, and has fine lines, cut down the spine. The scabbard has had a hard life, and is wrapped in blue electrical tape.

28th August 2012, 04:11 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	WOW, what a great way to start a collection !!! Congratulations on such a find. Regards, Robert