This Khyber knife is an Afghan-made blade of the type carried by the tribes around the Khyber Pass, with a blade length of 22.5 inches. The blade is sharp and shows its age. The grips are excellent and appear to be polished bone, and the wooden scabbard is fitted with gold bands. Listed under swords as SKU MEW2327, used.

For a New Jersey collector of ethnographic or Central Asian edged weapons, this is a display piece that still has its scabbard. The 22.5-inch blade means it needs a wall mount or a long case rather than a drawer. The age showing on the steel is part of its character; the listing does not describe it as cleaned or polished, so expect an honest surface. Check the photos for the grip and the scabbard bands before buying, as those are the parts worth a close look on knives of this type.

Key features

• 22.5-inch blade, sharp, shows age
• Grips excellent, appear to be polished bone
• Wood scabbard with gold bands
• Afghan made, Khyber Pass tribal type

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