Indian bagh nakh (tiger claws)

estcrh · 10th November 2015, 04:44 PM

There seems to be some difference in how people define a "parrying weapon", to me it needs to have a long blade or bar to parry a sword such as the example below.

VANDOO · 10th November 2015, 09:59 PM

HERE ARE A FEW MORE I HAVE PICTURES OF NONE OF THEM ARE MINE.
#1. bagh nakh circa 1800
#2 " " 20 th. century, 12 cm.
#3. & #4. " " circa 1900, 10.2 cm.
#5. " "
#6. " " ready for use.
#7. & #8 bagh nakh two that belonged to Lew.
# 9. a picture of a weapon similar to the one you show i had it listed as a 5 bladed armored hand and forearm with a katar type grip.
# 10, #11. & #12. a odd India weapon with multiple blades and a katar grip and hand guard.

estcrh · 10th November 2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VANDOO

# 9. a picture of a weapon similar to the one you show i had it listed as a 5 bladed armored hand and forearm with a katar type grip.

Artzi has an even different description for his.

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This very rare form of dagger is Indian, probably 18 century, from the family of the kattar push daggers. It employs five heavy blades 4 and 8 inches long, with thickened armor piercing tips, riveted to a semi cylindrical shaped handle 14 inches long. The two holding bars are mounted inside the handle. Bothe the blades and the handle are forged from very fine laminated steel. A fine rare piece in very good condition.

Emanuel · 10th November 2015, 11:40 PM

Concealed or not is ultimately irrelevant Eric.

The bagh nakh is held in the hand and basically mimics a tiger's paw and claws.

The weird thing we're arguing about is likely held like a buckler but maybe also like a gauntlet, used to block, catch enemy's sword, parry, stab, similar to European parrying daggers and sword catchers. The jamadhars with side blades are a similar concept, as are some of the madu. Something to block/parry with, that also has an offensive element to stab or cut with when the opportunity arises.

If anything, this reminds me of Santal shields or even European Renaissance lantern shields.

10th November 2015, 04:44 PM	#1
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	There seems to be some difference in how people define a "parrying weapon", to me it needs to have a long blade or bar to parry a sword such as the example below. Attached Images

10th November 2015, 09:59 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	HERE ARE A FEW MORE I HAVE PICTURES OF NONE OF THEM ARE MINE. #1. bagh nakh circa 1800 #2 " " 20 th. century, 12 cm. #3. & #4. " " circa 1900, 10.2 cm. #5. " " #6. " " ready for use. #7. & #8 bagh nakh two that belonged to Lew. # 9. a picture of a weapon similar to the one you show i had it listed as a 5 bladed armored hand and forearm with a katar type grip. # 10, #11. & #12. a odd India weapon with multiple blades and a katar grip and hand guard. Attached Images

10th November 2015, 11:40 PM	#4
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Concealed or not is ultimately irrelevant Eric. The bagh nakh is held in the hand and basically mimics a tiger's paw and claws. The weird thing we're arguing about is likely held like a buckler but maybe also like a gauntlet, used to block, catch enemy's sword, parry, stab, similar to European parrying daggers and sword catchers. The jamadhars with side blades are a similar concept, as are some of the madu. Something to block/parry with, that also has an offensive element to stab or cut with when the opportunity arises. If anything, this reminds me of Santal shields or even European Renaissance lantern shields. Attached Images