Jan.30th,2021 World Antique Arms and Art Sale
Lot 39:
Rare 18th – 19th C. Afghani Afghanistan Wootz Damascus KHYBER Knife Sword. This is a traditional type of weapon used by Afghani warriors. It is extremely rare to find one of these fearsome weapons with a fine Wootz Damascus blade such as in this example. As most Khyber knives were of more primitive and utilitarian quality. Exceptionally sturdy and battle-worthy blade of T-spine section exhibits very active watered patterns of fine Persian or Turkish Wootz steel, very well visible throughout. With its horn grips and original brass mounted leather-over-wood scabbard. A truly rare Khyber sword to find for a collector. Overall length: 27 1/4". Blade length: 17 3/4"
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