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Afghan 19th Century Khyber Knife. Afridi Sword. #2603002
This is a large 19th Century example of the famous Afghan Khyber knife or Charay used so effectively against the British on the Northwest frontier during the 19th Century. Its size, shape and incredible sharpness struck fear into the British troops defending the Khyber Pass, the area from which this knife earned its popular name. It is the traditional side arm of the Afridis, Ghilzais, Khyberies and other tribes living in and near the Khyber Pass, a mountain pass connecting Afghanistan and what was then India (now modern-day Pakistan).
The 580mm heavy, single-edged blade has a T-shaped spine above a narrow fuller and tapers to a needle-sharp point. The steel blade is very sharp and is perfectly suited to both slashing and thrusting.
The blade is 55mm wide at the shoulder with a spine thickness of 10mm. A narrow fuller runs below the spine. The blade is in good condition.
The full tang is hilted with a steel bolster and contoured horn scales held firmly in place with iron rivets. The brass backstrap is decorated with dots within circles.
The Khyber knife is complete with its later, leather wrapped wooden scabbard. The scabbard has a shaped throat to allow for the blade to be inserted until part-way up the hilt. The scabbard is in good condition.
This is a good example of a 19th Century Afghan Khyber knife.
£225.00
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