Original Indian 17th Century Tanjore Katar Hooded Armor Piercing Dagger - circa 1690-1700 Military Flare Guns with the Nickel-plated plain blade

with the Nickel-plated plain blade

1st July 1915: Fahnenjunker

Condition of the bayonet is very good to excellent

The musket to be converted had to be in excellent condition

Original Indian 17th Century Tanjore Katar Hooded Armor Piercing Dagger - circa 1690-1700 Military Flare Guns with the Nickel-plated plain bladeOriginal Item: Only One Available. The katar is definitely an odd looking weapon, however it was very effective against Chain Mail and even much plate armor found in India at the time. The tip of the blade is somewhat thickened to give it the strength to penetrate the sturdiest body defense. Made in the Sub Continent of India during the 1600s, this is the oldest style of Indian dagger one finds today. This example, referred to as "TANJORE KATAR,"