Original Indian 18th Century Wootz Steel Armor Piercing Katar Dagger with Gold & Silver Inlaid Handle - circa 1750-1780 Headgear a German armored column emerges

a German armored column emerges from the direction of Dochamps

Overall length: 37 1/2“

13 3/4" in height and 3 3/8" across the bottoms

- Garrison caps named to LOUIS PAUL

Scabbard length: 29 1/2”

Original Indian 18th Century Wootz Steel Armor Piercing Katar Dagger with Gold & Silver Inlaid Handle - circa 1750-1780 Headgear a German armored column emergesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really quite something. Dating to the late 18th early 19th century, this is a traditional Indian Thrusting dagger known as a KATAR. An odd looking weapon, however very effective against Chain Mail and even much plate armor found in India. It has a double sided 9" blade made of WOOTZ Steel: an early form of laminated crucible steel, similar to "Damascus Steel." The tip of the blade is hugely thickened to give