{"product_id":"khyber-knife-damascus-steel-afghan-short-sword-28","title":"Khyber Knife- Damascus Steel- Afghan Short Sword - 28\"","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"dh4641\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eKhyber Knife - Damascus Steel Afghan Short Sword - 28\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eThe Khyber Knife is a 28-inch Damascus steel short sword based on the long fighting knives and short swords associated with Afghanistan and the Khyber Pass region. Known historically for its powerful blade profile, the Khyber knife was carried across parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the broader Indo-Persian world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eThis piece features a bold Damascus steel blade with visible layered patterning across the full profile. The blade has a strong forward presence, a sharp sweeping point, and a deep patterned finish that gives each sword a distinct look. The 28-inch size places it between a large fighting knife and a compact short sword, making it a strong display piece for collectors of Afghan, Persian, and Indo-Persian arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eThe black handle and hooked hilt give the sword a rugged, aggressive profile while keeping the overall design tied to regional short sword traditions. The extended blade shape provides the visual weight and authority associated with historical Khyber-style weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19zqy0x\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1us1pjd\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eOverall Length: 28\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1de3ucj\" data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eBlade Material: Damascus Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lpxzya\" data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eStyle: Khyber Knife \/ Afghan Short Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mdphy\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eRegional Origin: Afghanistan and Khyber Pass tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ka6b3u\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eBlade Type: Long single-edged short sword profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wu2y0o\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eHandle: Black grip with hooked hilt design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lnmvfs\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eVisible Damascus layering and pattern variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6xjh9d\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eStrong display piece for collectors of Middle Eastern, Afghan, Persian, and Indo-Persian swords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bntavo\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eThe Khyber knife, also known as a Khyber sword, is one of the most recognizable blade forms associated with Afghanistan and the mountainous region around the Khyber Pass. These blades were traditionally long, heavy, and built with a reinforced spine that gave them strength and authority in close combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eBecause the Khyber Pass connected Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East, weapons from this region often reflected a blend of Afghan, Persian, Indian, and tribal influences. The result was a family of blades that were practical, durable, and visually distinct from European swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2373\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis Damascus steel Khyber Knife carries that regional character in a compact 28-inch form. Its layered blade pattern, dark hilt, and powerful profile make it an excellent choice for collectors looking for something more specific than a generic short sword or dagger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battling Blades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46209830387884,"sku":"20000003040","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2234\/4067\/files\/63578_4_-Done.jpg?v=1777650280","url":"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/products\/khyber-knife-damascus-steel-afghan-short-sword-28","provider":"Battling Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}