Indian katar
length: 14"
Late 1700's-early 1800's Indian thrusting dagger. Thickened tip and strong
central rib for punching holes in light mail & lamellar armor and the guy
inside. A nice graphic example of cultural dimorphism, this Texas
heavyweight can *almost* get
three fingers into the grip meant for an agile flyweight. No signs of damage, but overall solidly pitted and patina'd. No live rust. (Never live
rust. Death to rust!)
blade: 7"
blade width: 2 1/4" base
grip bars: 2 3/4"
side bars: 7 1/2"
08/21/02