The bagh nakh, [1] vagh nakh, or vagh nakhya (Marathi: वाघनख / वाघनख्या, Bengali: বাঘনখ, Hindi: बाघ नख, Urdu: باگھ نکھ, lit. tiger claw) is a fist-load, claw-like dagger, originating from the …

Jan 25, 2024 · The Bagh Nakh, also known as the “Tiger’s Claw” or “Wagh Nakh,” is a traditional Indian martial arts weapon that has been used for centuries. Its unique design, resembling the …

The bagh nakh, [1] vagh nakh, or vagh nakhya (Marathi: वाघनख / वाघनख्या, Bengali: বাঘনখ, Hindi: बाघ नख, Urdu: باگھ نکھ, lit. tiger claw) is a fist-load, claw-like dagger, originating from the …

The bagh nakh was famously used by Marathan leader Shivaji Bhonsale I (1630-1680) to kill the general Afzal Khan, who had come to meet with him under the pretence of a parley during a …

The Bagh Nakh is a traditional Indian martial arts weapon. This weapon is also known as Indian Tiger Claws. This metal weapon was designed to be worn like claw on the inside of a palm …

It consists of four or five curved blades affixed to a crossbar or glove, and is designed to slash through skin and muscle. It is believed to have been inspired by the armature of big cats, and …

Nov 5, 2014 · Bagh Nakh (also called Bagh naka, wagh nakh or bhagunakha) translates from Hindi to English to mean "tiger claws." The central knuckle duster of this steel or iron Indian …

Oct 8, 2023 · The very name, Bagh Nakh, resonates with the imagery of a tiger’s claw, a fitting homage to its inspiration drawn from the weaponry of these majestic big cats. This intriguing …

Jul 20, 2024 · Bagh Nakh, which translates to “tiger’s claw,” is a weapon designed to fit over the knuckles or be concealed under and against the palm. It was famously used by Shivaji …

Title: Tiger's Claw (Bagh Nakh) Date: 18th–19th century. Culture: Indian. Medium: Steel. Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); D. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g) …