Bagh Nakh (Indian Tiger Claws)
Concealed / Slicing claw weapon
Quick Facts
OriginIndia (Maratha Empire / Sanatan Shastar Vidiya) (17th-19th Century (Shivaji vs Afzal Khan 1659))
Wield TypeSingle/Paired
MaterialSteel crossbar with 4-5 curved razor claws and two finger rings
Length10 - 15 cm cm
Weight0.15 - 0.3 kg kg
History
Famous Indian concealed claw weapon of the Marathas. Features a steel bar hidden in the palm with 4-5 curved sharp claws. Famous for King Shivaji slaying General Afzal Khan in a ritual embrace in 1659.
About
Completely hidden inside the closed palm. During a fist clench or surprise embrace, the claws embed into the abdomen or neck, tearing vital tissue.