This is a 18 Century Armor piercing Katar push dagger, forged from very nice wootz (Damascus) steel. The edges are left unetched and polished in order to enhance the wootz pattern. The blade is 7 inches long, 3 inches wide and more than ½ inch thick at its swollen tip. The two cross bars provide the holding and the 6 inches side bars protects the fist from a side sword hit. Very good condition, Few very minor pitted spots.