This very rare and dagger is coming from India, most probably Rajhastan but may be from other Northern state. It is a very early style, late 16 to Early 17 C. Whole steel construction, forged in one piece a double edge blade with a central rib, steel handle with very wide pommel horns and half D guard. Blade 9 inches. Total length 13 inches. Pommel width 5 inches. Very good condition to age. Very lightly pitting spots on the blade. For a similar rare dagger see: Robert Elgood, HINDU ARMS AND RITUAL FIG 16.8 p. 166.