Weapons and AmmunitionIndian18th-19th century
Katar (Punch-Dagger)
18th-19th century
Description
A katar is a punch-dagger that is native to South Asia. It consists of an H-shaped horizontal grip that results in the knuckles sitting just above the blade, which is triangular in shape. Here, the hilt, made of steel, has been stained brown and is decorated throughout with flowers in heavy gold false-damascening. The blade, made of watered steel, features an embossed fleur-de-lis at the base that leads to a medial rib with two adjacent fullers. The blade gets thicker towards the point, creating a profile that is distinct to an armor-piercing blade.
Dimensions
41.91 cm (16 1/2 in.)
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