Afghan Sousson Pata?

CourseEight · 31st May 2009, 05:28 PM

Hello All!

I know khyber knives are sometimes referred to as "salawar yataghans" but here is something different I recently picked up. It's a standard yataghan or sousson pata blade with an obviously afghan-influenced handle. I have been unable to find examples of something similar. The blade has a ricasso so I'm thinking this may be from the India side of the border. I would appreciate thoughts on age, relative scarcity, etc. Thanks!

--Radleigh

31st May 2009, 05:28 PM	#1
CourseEight Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 222	Afghan Sousson Pata? Hello All! I know khyber knives are sometimes referred to as "salawar yataghans" but here is something different I recently picked up. It's a standard yataghan or sousson pata blade with an obviously afghan-influenced handle. I have been unable to find examples of something similar. The blade has a ricasso so I'm thinking this may be from the India side of the border. I would appreciate thoughts on age, relative scarcity, etc. Thanks! --Radleigh Attached Images