A bagh nakh, also known as a tiger claw or a wagh nakh, is an Indian hand-to-hand weapon designed to fit over the knuckles or concealed under and against the palm. Usually made of metal, it features between two and four claws, and is designed to slash through skin and muscle. Many bagh nakhs are designed to create wounds that mimic those inflicted by a wild animal. The bagh nakh is similiar to brass knuckles or shuko. The weapon was developed in India, primarily for self-defence, although there are conflicting reports of the time period in which they appeared. The first well-known usage of the weapon was by the first Maratha Emperor Shivaji. He used them to defeat Afzal Khan, a Bujapur Sardar (A leader of the Bujapur family).

The piece that we offer has three steel blades attached to a wooden grip. The blades extrude between the fingers of the hand that holds the Tiger Claw. The Tiger Claw also comes with a very nice display plaque that can be hung from the wall or placed on a shelf for display.

BLADE: 5"

OVERALL: 6 3/4"

WEIGHT: 1 lb.