The katar or katara is a type of push dagger originating from South Asia. The weapon is characterised by its H-shaped horizontal hand grip which results in the blade sitting...
The katar or katara is a type of push dagger originating from South Asia. The weapon is characterised by its H-shaped horizontal hand grip which results in the blade sitting above the user's knuckles. Unique to South Asia, it is the most famous and characteristic of Indian daggers.