Antique hunting double edged dagger, India or Pakistan, 1900-1950?

Blade is sharp, made of steel, attracted to magnet;

Handle: wooden;

Guard and pommel: brass;

There is one brass ring on the wooden handle.

Length: 43.3 cm = 17 inches;

Blade 29.4 cm = 11.62 inches;

Weight: 537 g = 1 lb. 2.9 oz.

Condition: there is some rust on the blade;

Provenance: private collection of museum curator in St Petersburg, FL, USA.