Knives - Antique Knives, Collectible

This is an Indian Katar Dagger, the push-dagger of the Indian sub-continent. These were used to punch through light armor using the force of the arm and upper body.
Overall length is ~12-3/8"; blade length is ~6-7/8".
Fair overall condition.

This is an Indian Katar Dagger, the push-dagger of the Indian sub-continent. These were used to punch through light armor using the force of the arm and upper body.
Overall length is ~13-1/4"; blade length is ~7-1/2".
Good overall condition.

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 bone. Recurved style of blade; T-backed in cross-section.
Overall length is ~10-1/4"; blade length is ~6-1/2". Width at ricasso is ~1-5/8". Very sharp!
Condition is about fair - grips are cracked, both sides, and one 3/8" by 1" piece is missing from left-grip at pommel (see images). Crude repair at union of ferrule and blade (see images).
NOTE: No scabbard included with this dagger.

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.

Rare type of knife believed to originate in Kerala, India, located on the southwest shores of the Indian Ocean. Grip appears to be horn. Recurved style of blade; T-backed in cross-section.
Overall length is ~9-7/8"; blade length is ~6-1/4". Width at ricasso is ~1-1/2".
Condition is about fair - grips have borer holes, common to horn handles (see images).
NOTE: No scabbard included with this dagger.

Rare type of knife believed to originate in Kerala, India, located on the southwest shores of the Indian Ocean. Grips appear to be horn and wrapped in copper wire. Recurved style of blade.
Overall length is ~10-1/4"; blade length is ~6-1/4". Width at ricasso is ~1-7/8".
Condition is about good.
NOTE: No scabbard included with this dagger.