This Choora knife is a typical example from the second half of the 19th century and it is coming from the Khayber pass area between India and Afghanistan. It was carried by the Mahsud people residing in this area. The blade is 8 inches long with the usual “T” back and reinforced edge forged from fine Indian wootz (Damascus) steel. The grips are made of sectors of elephant ivory riveted to the tang with four rivets. Four small metal bells are attached to the pommel top. The bolster and the hilt strap are engraved white metal painted red orange and black. The scabbard is wood, covered with tooled leather and mounted with finely chased big locket and scabbard band. Total length in scabbard 12 1/2 inches. Very good condition. All parts are old and original. Choora daggers with Wootz blade are quite scarce .