A large 19th centaury Khyber knife from Afghanistan. With a wootz blade, two piece bone grip, ebony pommel, wood and leather scabbard, 65cm blade 79cm overall. The blade does have some damage to the edge towards the tip, but is otherwise in good condition with no movement or looseness. The scabbard is worn with some loss to the leather but otherwise secure.
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 area of manufacture for these weapons centred on the northern town of Bhera, which is now part of Pakistan.
A large 19th centaury Khyber knife from Afghanistan. With a wootz blade, two piece bone grip, ebony pommel, wood and leather scabbard, 65cm blade 79cm overall. The blade does have some damage to the edge towards the tip, but is otherwise in good condition with no movement or looseness. The scabbard is worn with some loss to the leather but otherwise secure.
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 area of manufacture for these weapons centred on the northern town of Bhera, which is now part of Pakistan.
