Is this khyber knife Of Indian or Afghan manufacture?

Sakalord364 · 6th November 2025, 11:24 PM

This khyber knife which has a handle wrapped in chased silver was labeled as Indian, but faceted bolsters are commonly found on Afghan khyber knives, and the chased motif resembles motifs found on Afghan silver chapes. That why I believe it’s Afghan but I’d like some input

francantolin · Yesterday, 09:58 PM

Waoww ! Lovely piece, congratulations !!
afghan origin seems correct for the blade, is it made of wootz ?

Really not sure the silver mounts and hilt were made in Afghanistan,.

Any stamps or mark on the scabbard or hilt ?

6th November 2025, 11:24 PM	#1
Sakalord364 Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 78	Is this khyber knife Of Indian or Afghan manufacture? This khyber knife which has a handle wrapped in chased silver was labeled as Indian, but faceted bolsters are commonly found on Afghan khyber knives, and the chased motif resembles motifs found on Afghan silver chapes. That why I believe it’s Afghan but I’d like some input Attached Images

Yesterday, 09:58 PM	#2
francantolin Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 930	Waoww ! Lovely piece, congratulations !! afghan origin seems correct for the blade, is it made of wootz ? Really not sure the silver mounts and hilt were made in Afghanistan,. Any stamps or mark on the scabbard or hilt ?