This Fine dagger is a Karud , the straight back member of the family of the Pesh-Kabz, and a Khyber Knife. The whole family of such daggers is common to India, Persia and Central Asian countries. The blade is forged from Indian (Crystalline) wootz (Damascus) steel, almost 14 inches long, with a pronounced T spine tapering to an acute tip. The grips are of elephant ivory, the grip strap and the bolsters are steel with traces of gold and silver koftgari work. Wood scabbard covered with leather. Silver locket chased and gilded. Simple steel chape (later). Total length 20 inches. Very good condition. Minor chip on one of the ivory grips.