The Apadana (Persian Style Knife Designs)

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Have some time on my hands to here are a few "Persians" or Persian-like knives from my collection.

They're all Spydies . . .

First, a pair of Schempp Persians:

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Next, a pair of extra large C146 Szabo Folders:

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And lastly a group of Persian or Persian-like Spydie folders:

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From top to bottom they are the :

1) Farid K2
2) Vogt Tropen
3) Keating Chinook 4
4) Liao Hundered Pacer
5) Brend/Pirela Mamba
6) Tighe Stick

Owned a few earlier Chinooks in the past but sold them off because I didn't care enough about the line to collect them all. Just kept the Chinook 4. Have also considered buying a CKF Persian a couple of times but never liked 'em enough for the price to buy one yet either. 🤷‍♂️

That's all folks!!! ;)

PS: I just bought an MT Brachial from ACK. No need to post a pic of it. One is already posted above. :)

PPS: Also looking at couple of CKF Persians on ACK that I'm considering buying, as well, simply because I'm focusing on that topic now. 🤷‍♂️
 
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The True North said:
All "Persian" blade shapes are trailing points, but not all trailing points are Persian.
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J. Doyle said:
Can you elaborate on this? Or point to where you found the information? Thank you.
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FWIW, here's what Chat GPT has to say about it:

🔪 Persian Blade​


Shape​

  • Strong upward curve along the entire edge
  • Tip sits high above the centerline of the handle
  • Often has a dramatic, sweeping profile

Characteristics​

  • Excellent slicing ability due to continuous belly
  • Tip is fine and precise
  • Looks aggressive and elegant

Best For​

  • Skinning
  • Draw cuts
  • Fighting-style knives
  • General slicing tasks

Origin​

Inspired by traditional Middle Eastern daggers like the Persian shamshir-style blades.

🔪 Trailing Point Blade​

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Shape​

  • Edge curves upward toward the tip
  • Tip “trails” above the spine
  • Large belly for slicing

Characteristics​

  • Superior slicing performance
  • Long cutting surface
  • Tip is thinner and more delicate

Best For​

  • Skinning game
  • Fillet knives
  • Precision slicing

🆚 Key Differences​


FeaturePersianTrailing Point
Curve StyleDramatic continuous upward sweepGradual upward curve
Tip HeightMuch higher than handle centerlineSlightly elevated
Overall LookExotic, aggressivePractical, hunting-focused
Typical UseTactical / ornamental / slicingHunting / skinning / slicing

🧠 Simple Way to Tell Them Apart​

  • If it looks dramatically swept upward and exotic, it's probably Persian.
  • If it looks like a classic hunting knife with a big belly, it's trailing point.
 
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