Afghan Parra-I-Tutti/ Pesh

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by archer

Hi, Vandoo your correct about how the bird design was applied. My first impression was a penguin.
Ariel/ Atlantia, The bend in the blade is I feel purposely placed to insure purchase of the thicker tip into chain mail and prevent slipping. I think this isn't needed for Karuds and other pointed tip T blades. It's most likely Afghan, new or old & refurbished is fine with Me. The price was right and it fills a niche in my Afghan items. The inlays are just that and not koftgari.
I'd like to hear of others like it, as this is the second one I've seen so far. Still wondering about the bird. Thanks for your input. here's an example of a Zirah I have with a bent tip.
Thank you, Steve

Hi Steve,

The top one is a very interesting and close comparison.
I have occasionally seen armour piercers with a 'crooked' tip as you show, but I've never seen one with a 'double kink' and never sideways as well as 'down' (unless I'm misinterpreting your pictures).
Perhaps yours started out with a small kink and it's had a mishap which has exaggerated it?
Its certainly a nice and interesting knife.