Knives - Antique Knives, Collectible

Rare type of knife believed to originate in Kerala, India, located on the southwest shores of the Indian Ocean; very old. Grips appear to be brass. Less recurved style of blade on this example; T-backed in cross-section.
Overall length is ~11-1/4"; blade length is ~7-5/8". Width at ricasso is ~1-3/4". Sharp!
Condition is about fair. Rivet missing from ferrule (see images)
NOTE: No scabbard included with this dagger.

Unusual Indo-Persian Dagger with re-curved blade (believed wootz); hilt implies a "phallic" symbol although it could be argued it is the shape of a elephant tusk (see images) Hilt could be darkened bone or ivory. Silver leaf-like langets on blade ricasso.
Overall length is ~12-3/4"; blade length is ~8-1/2". Good condition overall.
NOTE: No Scabbard.

Indo-Persian Kard "Wedding" Dagger believed with darkened ivory grip (several longitudinal cracks); ram's-head pommel with silver divider, engraved silver ferrule.
Overall length is ~9-1/2"; blade length is ~5-7/8". Good example, in good condition overall.

Indo-Persian Kard Dagger with unusually-shaped bone grips (seam repair visible).
Overall length is ~11"; blade length is ~7-1/4". Good condition overall.
NOTE: No Scabbard.

Indo-Persian Kard Dagger with ivory grip (several longitudinal cracks), engraved tang, wedding band ferrule, believed wootz blade.
Overall length is ~11"; blade length is ~7". Good example, in good condition overall.

Indo-Persian Kard Dagger with darkened ivory grip (several longitudinal cracks), silver covered engraved tang, silver covered and engraved blade tang and ferrule; believed to be wootz blade.
Overall length is ~10-7/8"; blade length is ~7-1/8".
Good condition overall.
NOTE: No Scabbard.