up for sale fantastic collectibles big size old steel wootz water pattern blood groove blade Mughal Islamic rajput Sikh Maratha katar/ tiger knife/ safety knife. Katar is also known as Tiger knife.

the blade is wootz steel water pattern with double edge, armor piercing tip center and six blod grove patern blade. it has very fine quality black wootz  (johar) pattern on it clearly visible. handle/grip also have fine quality water pattern on . it's made off single piece and unique pattern style.   
Item is in its condition, and i am selling it as it is only and pictures are parts of description. this is very beautiful katar / tiger knife.  it has nice aging patina.  A very good piece for beginner's collection.

katar weight            =          360 GRAM
overall length          =       16.5" OR  42 CM
Blade length           =            8" OR  20  CM 
Katar width/ grip     =           3"  OR    8 CM
Blade material        =         WOOTZ STEEL