Katar Punching Dagger w/ Scissor Mechanism

Date: 19th century
Culture: Indian
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: L. 15 in. (38.1 cm); L. blade 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); W. of blade 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 8.2 oz. (686.1 g)
Classification: Daggers
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. George S. Amory, 1964
Accession Number: 64.203.4

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