This Karud dagger is the straight back member of the family of the Pesh-Kabz, Choora and Khyber Knife. The whole family of such daggers is common to India, Persia and several Central Asian countries. This one is coming from Afghanistan, early to mid 19 C. The blade is forged from wootz (Damascus) steel, 10 ½ inches long, heavy, with a pronounced T spine tapering to an acute tip. The grips are ribbed horn and the grip strap and bolsters are steel. This dagger comes with its original scabbard with u[p curving long steel chape (scabbard tip) and original leather harness and carrying belt. Total length 18 inches. Good condition. Forging flaws on the blade with areas without pattern. Light re shaping of the blade tip. Very reasonable price.