Whole Steel Indian Khanjar with Crucible Steel Blade

We offer for sale this very elegant whole steel khanjar, North India, mid 19C.  The massive blade with central ridge reinforced edges and thickened tip is forged from crucible steel (Wootz) in the pattern common to Indian blade and in some sources referred to as: Crystalline Damascus steel. The handle is whole steel with a one side pommel styled as a bird head with an engraved eye.

Blade length9 inches (23 cm). Total length 14 inches (36 cm). Very good condition. Light blackened spots on the blade and the handle. No scabbard.