Katar (dagger)
The katar is a type of push dagger from the Indian subcontinent. The weapon is characterized by its H-shaped horizontal hand grip which results in the blade sitting above the user's knuckles. Unique to the Indian subcontinent, it is the most famous and characteristic of Indian daggers. Ceremonial katars were also used in worship.
| Katar | |
|---|---|
Ornamented katar | |
| Type | Push dagger |
| Place of origin | South India, Indian subcontinent |
| Specifications | |
| Hilt type | Horizontal |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.