C. 1600 – 1800 AD. Post-medieval. An iron Katar dagger or knuckleduster comprising a two-part, bulging grip with guard and leaf-shaped blade with a prominent central midrib. The katar or katara is characterized by its H-shaped horizontal hand grip which results in the blade sitting above the user's knuckles, allowing for maximal force to be applied through the point. Good condition ; Size: L:405mm / W:68mm ; 285g; Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.