Salawar Yataghan sword, also known more commonly as Khayber sword, is believed to be an evolution from an antique ancestor of the common Yataghan swords. Here we offer for sell a rare exemplar which clearly shows the ties between the two families of swords: The Turkish / Ottoman Yataghan and the Indian Khayber sword. Early 19C. sword with adown curving Yataghan shaped, single edge blade, 23 inches long, with a typical 2 inches Indian style ricasso. Elephant ivory grips with steel bolsters and grip strap and a lobbed pommel similar to many found on Khayber swords. Total length 27 inches. Very good condition. Traces of silver inlay decoration on the bolsters.