Art of Swords

Sword
/sôrd/
Noun
1. A weapon consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved, pointed blade having one or two cutting edges and set into a hilt.
2. An instrument of death or destruction.

Indian Katar Dagger

  • Dated: Mid-17th century
  • Measurements: overall length 42 cm, blade 22.8cm

Of characteristic form, the hilt with gold-inlaid borders, the Indian wootz Damascus steel blade chiseled with a horsemen and elephant on either side and developing into a thickened armor-piercing tip with strong central ridge.

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