can anyone help identifying these knives ?

Freddy · 9th March 2011, 05:05 PM

I recently purchased these two knives from different dealers. They were both identified as : kard - kerala daggers.

I've been searching the internet and the forum for similar pieces using the words : kard, pesh kabz, etc... I've seen all kinds of knives, but none with similar blades.

Perhaps another forumite can push me in the right direction ?

These knives have a total length of 32 and 29 cm. The sheaths are new. One bone handle has also been renewed

The blades are single-edged and have a very strong T-shaped back.

Here are some pics

mahratt · 9th March 2011, 05:24 PM

Knife from Kerala (South West coast of India).

Freddy · 9th March 2011, 05:33 PM

Thanks, that was quick.

Does this type of knife have a particular name ?

mahratt · 9th March 2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freddy

Thanks, that was quick.

Does this type of knife have a particular name ?

Unfortunately I do not know the name.

http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=1702

Freddy · 9th March 2011, 09:03 PM

Thanks for the link.

Yes, it's the same shape. But the one from oriental arms seems to be of a much higher quality then mine. Nevertheless, I like them.

9th March 2011, 05:05 PM	#1
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	can anyone help identifying these knives ? I recently purchased these two knives from different dealers. They were both identified as : kard - kerala daggers. I've been searching the internet and the forum for similar pieces using the words : *kard, pesh kabz*, etc... I've seen all kinds of knives, but none with similar blades. Perhaps another forumite can push me in the right direction ? These knives have a total length of 32 and 29 cm. The sheaths are new. One bone handle has also been renewed The blades are single-edged and have a very strong T-shaped back. Here are some pics

9th March 2011, 05:24 PM	#2
mahratt Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Russia Posts: 1,042	Knife from Kerala (South West coast of India).

9th March 2011, 05:33 PM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Thanks, that was quick. Does this type of knife have a particular name ?

9th March 2011, 09:03 PM	#5
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Thanks for the link. Yes, it's the same shape. But the one from oriental arms seems to be of a much higher quality then mine. Nevertheless, I like them.