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Originally Posted by Tatyana Dianova
I believe that this one can qualify as Choora. It is an interesting example, the very existence of which defies the author of "Edged Weapons of Afghanistan" book. It has a Wootz blade and a Wootz bolster. The rest of the fittings are made of steel with brass details. The handle is made of walrus tooth and bone. I think it is a relatively early Choora example.
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Hello, Tatyana. Excellent specimen. But I don't see a classic choora... I see a karud or pesh-kabz with a straight blade (oh, this terminology debate), to which the choora handle was later added.