up for sale beautiful collectibles old vintage Islamic rajput Sikh Maratha katar/ knife/ safety knife.
Katar is also known as Tiger knife.
The blade has a double edge, central raised spine and armor piercing tip.
blade made in old water pattern (wootz) steel. It's made with a solid strong blade.
handle & grip also made of old Damascus steel pattern. but it's very rare to be well made with both materials in one piece.
Item is in its condition, and i am selling it as it is only and pictures are parts of description. This is a very beautiful katar / tiger knife. It has a nice aging patina. A very good piece for a beginner's collection.
the katar (tiger knife) overall length 17"/43 cm and blade length 10"/26 cm weight approx. 0.250 gram
I have described the item best as per my knowledge. please check the picture carefully, it's part of description