Very Good “Bank” Sickle Dagger, India

The Bank Is a rare type of an Indian sickle shaped knife favored  by the Mahratta warriors. Edge on the inner curved side of the blade. Styled bird head pommel shaped.

This specimen is 7 1/2  inches wide (Point to point),steel blade stamped with strs along its spine. Steel bolsters. Polished wood  grips  riveted to the blade tang. Very good condition.  No scabbard.