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 Indian subcontinent, designed to fit over the knuckles or be …

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 claws of a tiger, makes it an effective weapon for close-quarters combat and self-defense.

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 Indian subcontinent, designed to fit over the knuckles or be …

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 siege of the Maratha fort.

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 (not on the finger tips). Given its small size, the bagh nakh was easy to …

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 the term bagh nakh itself means tiger's claw in Hindi.

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 weapon is flanked by two finger holes though which the thumb and pinky fit, concealing three to five curved blades in the palm of the hand and turning the wearer's hand into a ...

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 weapon typically comprises four or five gracefully curved blades securely affixed to a crossbar or a glove-like structure.

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 Maharaj to defeat the Bijapur Sultanate’s general, Afzal Khan, in a legendary encounter.

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) Classification: Miscellaneous. Credit Line: Bequest of George C. …