Khyber Knife

A 19th century, good sized Khyber knife originating from the Southern Afghanistan region of Balochistan. It is identifiable to this region as it is missing the typical T section spine common to these knives. The blade is clean, and well sharpened, with no pitting or marks. There is the remnants of an inscription on the base of the blade near the handle, but this has been worn away.

The bone handle is in excellent condition with no movement and the leather and wood scabbard is in good condition with minor losses from the rear.

Originally these knives were named for the famous pass connecting Afghanistan and North India. They gained this common name from the British Soldiers who encountered it during the 18th and 19th century. Their common habit of referring to any blade that fit that particular style as 'Khyber Knives' christened it as such. However, the general are of manufacture for these weapons centred on the northern town of Bhera, which is now part of Pakistan.