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. The blade is forged from wootz (Damascus, watered ) steel, 9 inches long with a pronounced T spine tapering to an acute tip. The grips are made from bone with black horn pommel. The bolsters and the grip strap are steel. Wood scabbard with velvet cover (later) and steel chape. Total length 15 ½ inches. Very good condition.