The family of daggers known as Tiger Teeth are coming from North India, They are characterized by double edged curved blade, usually with reinforced edges and slightly thickened tip. The upper part of the blade ( the ricasso) is usually decorated with engraving, chiseling, etching or gold inlay technique. The hilt is of a full tang style, with big bolsters, wide grip strap and very typical three lobed pommel. This specific one has a very fine 8 1/2 inches blade forged from very good wootz (watered, Damascus) steel with clear high contrast pattern with rich gold inlay decoration on the base. The grips are ivory and the steel bolsters and grip strap are inlaid with koftgari gold work. Total length 12 1/2 inches. Very good condition. Minor losses to the gold koftgari work. A very fine piece.