Your expert comments on this Pech Kabach

[Nihangsingh]

I have recently clicked some Pics of a Pech Kabach. A friend of mine has it. There is a beautiful pattern on the Blade probably due to the mixing of metals. the handle is full tang, made of wood. It holds most of its weight in the handle and it makes it very fast and easy to use. that is as far as my observation goes. However I would request some further comments from the members on its make, the type of metal used, the shape of the blade and handle etc. Please contibute.

[discovershashank]

Hi,
Please have mercy on people like me who have a slow data connection . Would be great if you can post few pics in lower resolutions for faster download.

Shashank

[farook]

I have recently clicked some Pics of a Pech Kabach. A friend of mine has it. There is a beautiful pattern on the Blade probably due to the mixing of metals. the handle is full tang, made of wood. It holds most of its weight in the handle and it makes it very fast and easy to use. that is as far as my observation goes. However I would request some further comments from the members on its make, the type of metal used, the shape of the blade and handle etc. Please contibute.

Though its difficult to confirm without holding the dagger, guessing from the pattern it may be Damascus Steel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_steel

[Nihangsingh]

a few more pics guys

[Nihangsingh]

[quote="discovershashank"]Hi,
Please have mercy on people like me who have a slow data connection . Would be great if you can post few pics in lower resolutions for faster download.

Hi there,
I am sorry for your internet connection but these are the only pics that I have and I don`t know how to make them of low resolution. So for the time being I can only hope that you are able to see them as they are Though I will try nd post pics of lower resolution next time.

[anonymusneo]

the blade seems like is a damascus pattern weilded blade , (Not damascus steel)
it means the steel used was folded again n again to get this pattern and finally etched.

it seems fine, but i dont like the tip of the blade , its mainly used to pierce armour but this one is lacking in the main field

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[farook]

a few more pics guys

If its heavy for its size then it must be Damascus steel

[TwoRivers]

This seems to be a modern knife, the traditional Irano-Afghan pech qabs, designed for penetrating chain mail armor, has a straight blade, and different style handle designed to prevent slipping. Usually of camel bone. Also, the hollow rivets on the handle are modern. The damascus steel is of a coarser pattern than I have seen on the old ones. But a nicely done blade.

P.S.: There are no "heavy" or "light" steels. All steels weigh pretty much the same. Alloying elements are in such small amounts that they do not noticeable affect steel's specific density.

[pistolero]

To me it looks like a modern reproduction.

The blade smith has tried to copy a Pesh Kabz/Choora, however the end result is a more modern looking knife.

Blade is some sort of Sakela/Pattern Blade, the patina is fairly modern.

I hope your friend did not pay a lot for it.

Regards,
Pistolero

[Moin.]

Agree with Pistolero. A modern reproduction of the Indo Persian Pesh Kabz Design. Too crude a handle to be made in Rajasthan. Looks like something made in Amritsar perhaps...
The metal has been very nicely 'scalloped' to give it the distinctive spine.
Regards.
Moin.

[Katana]

Newly made, although it could have been done better. To understand it's manufacture please read Moin's thread on buying sharpies in Rajuland (Rajasthan )

[Nihangsingh]

To me it looks like a modern reproduction.

The blade smith has tried to copy a Pesh Kabz/Choora, however the end result is a more modern looking knife.

Blade is some sort of Sakela/Pattern Blade, the patina is fairly modern.

I hope your friend did not pay a lot for it.

Regards,
Pistolero

Dear Pistolero,

I do agree with you. It is indeed a modern reproduction. The tip is also not strong enough to pierce a chain mail, if need be. However, the metal does not feel like sakela as it is too soft for the name.

My friend did pay something but not much to avoid any future remorse though

Thanks for your comments
Regards

NihangSingh

[akiyatan]

The Blade is Damascus blade or Sakela and the Johar or the pattern is due to mixing!
Its a newly made Peshkabz and would probably be known more as Tota pari!
Could have used Swamp Deer handle instead of wood for better look and finishing.

Wouldnt cost more than a grand.

Thanks
Karan

[Nihangsingh]

Thank you all for your valuable comments.

[Adrian Mario Cooke]

Hi,
The pattern on the blade looks like Damascus steel which is got by melting steel and carbon and then cooling and forging the blade. It is stronger and holds a great edge.However the pics are not very clear and the same pattern can be done with acid etching.
If it is an original Damacus forged dagger then its a great knife to have.
rgds.