Pesh Kabz to date

Ian · 13th March 2022, 03:02 PM

Hi Conduit.

I agree with ariel. Not likely to be Persian in origin, and more probably NW Indian. In response to BBJW's suggestion about lotus flowers--they are not lotus flowers depicted on the blade. Similar knives are still being made today in Rajastan.

Oliver Pinchot · 14th March 2022, 09:11 PM

Ariel called it. It's Afghan work, mid-late 20th century.
These were sold to NATO, American and other soldiers as tourist pieces.
Some earlier pieces, c. 1900-mid century, were engraved after the fact.
This is not to say they weren't carried by Afghans and others, I have no
doubt they were. Is it sharp?

Battara · 15th March 2022, 03:12 AM

Thank you Oliver. I was wondering about this being a tourist piece due to the irregular form, the bone quality, and the form of the etchings on the blade, but wasn't sure.

14th March 2022, 09:11 PM	#2
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 470	Ariel called it. It's Afghan work, mid-late 20th century. These were sold to NATO, American and other soldiers as tourist pieces. Some earlier pieces, c. 1900-mid century, were engraved after the fact. This is not to say they weren't carried by Afghans and others, I have no doubt they were. Is it sharp? Last edited by Oliver Pinchot; 14th March 2022 at 10:49 PM.

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13th March 2022, 03:02 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,518	Hi Conduit. I agree with ariel. Not likely to be Persian in origin, and more probably NW Indian. In response to BBJW's suggestion about lotus flowers--they are not lotus flowers depicted on the blade. Similar knives are still being made today in Rajastan.

15th March 2022, 03:12 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Thank you Oliver. I was wondering about this being a tourist piece due to the irregular form, the bone quality, and the form of the etchings on the blade, but wasn't sure.