Indian Katar 18th century

Excellent all steel Indian Katar H section hilt with super decoration and matching central bar. The double edge blade with 2 fullers overall length 50cm blade 33cm. Notes: The katar or katara, is a type of push dagger from the Indian subcontinent. The weapon is characterised by its H-shaped horizontal hand grip which results in the blade sitting above the user’s knuckles. Unique to the Indian subcontinent, it is the most famous and characteristic of Indian daggers