Bagh Nakh - Variant Construction

Variant Construction

Several variations of bagh nakh exist, including one in which the single crossbar is replaced by two plates hinged together; with an additional loop and claw for the thumb. Earliest bagh nakh did not utilize loops for the fingers, rather round holes were punched through the central plate. Many bagh nak also incorporated a spike or blade on one end of the crossbar. This form was known as a bichawa bagh nakh because the blade was based on that of the bichawa (scorpion knife).