This Fine dagger is a Karud , the straight back member of the family of the Pesh-Kabz, and a Khyber Knife. The whole family of such daggers is common to India, Persia and Central Asian countries. The blade is forged of fine high contrast Persian wootz (Damascus) steel, almost 9 1/2 inches long, with a pronounced T spine tapering to an acute tip. The grips are of elephant ivory, the grip strap and the bolsters are steel with traces of silver cover on the strap. Total length 15 1/2 inches. Very good condition. No scabbard.