Katar / Three Bladed Katar / Punching Sword

Date: 17th century
Geography: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Culture: Indian, Thanjavur; central blade, German
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: L. 19 1/8 in. (48.6 cm); W. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 8.3 oz. (688.9 g)
Classification: Daggers
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession Number: 36.25.1027

Source: www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/31424