The katar is a punch or push dagger that was used mainly in southern India. In battle it was used as an armor piercing close combat weapon to punch through chain mail and in civilian life it was worn mainly by nobles who would hunt tigers with the katar (usually one in each hand) to prove their manhood and bravery.
This katar has the characteristic V-shaped blade and H-shaped handles. It is made of steel and silver on the scabbard which is usually hard to find. It was made around the 1920's or a bit before.
Dimensions:
With scabbard: 48.5 cm (19 inches)
Without scabbard: 44 cm (17.32 inches)