Whole Steel Early 17 C. Chillanum Dagger

The Chillanum dagger is one of the rarest forms of daggers in the Indian arsenal, a member of a class of daggers from the Deccan. The Chillanum appeared in the 16 C. It is characterized by the re-curving blade and styled X shaped handle. Daggers in this class may take various shapes but all share the typical re-curving blade.

The Chillanum offered here is early 17C. from south India. Wide and heavy re-curving blade with many converging narrow fullers. Whole steel handle, grip and pommel buds and D guard. Flat Blade oval steel pierced cross guard.

length 11 inches (28 cm). Total length 17 inches (43 cm). Good condition to age. Moderate pitting on the blade. No scabbard. Authentic early rare and elegant dagger.