Original Indian Early 19th Century Triple Blade Scissor Katar Dagger with Faded Silver Inlay War of 1812 Web Belt M-1941) had two

Web Belt M-1941) had two straps that crossed over in back

Blade marked "S-HILL" the British Government contractor who manufactured the weapon

The 460th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion

who received infantry training as part of their basic training

only to be discovered 49 years later

Original Indian Early 19th Century Triple Blade Scissor Katar Dagger with Faded Silver Inlay War of 1812 Web Belt M-1941) had twoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really quite something. Dating to the late 18th early 19th century, this is a traditional Indian Thrusting dagger known as a KATAR. While somewhat odd looking, they definitely are quite effective, and often used to penetrate armor. This example however is definitely unlike any we have had before, in that it has a triple "scissor" style blade. The outer blade is made of two pieces with slots in the inside for