Original Indian 18th Century Wootz Steel Armor Piercing Katar Dagger with Gold & Silver Inlaid Handle - circa 1750-1780 Headgear Scabbard length: 29 1/2”

Scabbard length: 29 1/2”

Overall length: 37 1/2“

This is an incredible vintage genuine ZIPPO brand lighter that was manufactured in 1968

- Garrison caps named to LOUIS PAUL

Last regular version in service with the British Army

Original Indian 18th Century Wootz Steel Armor Piercing Katar Dagger with Gold & Silver Inlaid Handle - circa 1750-1780 Headgear Scabbard length: 29 1/2”Original Item: Only One Available. This is really quite something. Dating to the late 18th early 19th century, this is a traditional Indian Thrusting dagger known as a KATAR. An odd looking weapon, however very effective against Chain Mail and even much plate armor found in India. It has a double sided 9" blade made of WOOTZ Steel: an early form of laminated crucible steel, similar to "Damascus Steel." The tip of the blade is hugely thickened to give