Katar (Indian Push Dagger)
Thrusting / Impact weapon
Quick Facts
OriginIndia (Rajput / Mughal) (14th-17th Century)
Wield TypeSingle/Paired
MaterialForged steel with H-shaped hilt and side guard bars
Length30 - 50 cm cm
Weight0.5 - 0.9 kg kg
History
Unique Indian push dagger featuring an H-shaped handle. The blade aligns directly with the forearm axis, transmitting full punch mass into the thrust.
About
Side sidebars protect the forearm against sword cuts. Used for direct piston punches penetrating mail armor and ribs.