Indian bichwa dagger, 19th century, recurved steel blade with thickened tip for extra strength. The looped brass hilt to be fitted around the hand, the front with a widened decorated handguard, and a small bud finial to the top, original hide covered sheath mouned with a pierced brass chape. By reputation these daggers were used by thieves and brigands, although as an established weapon of the Indian armoury they likely saw much more widespread usage.
Also known as the waveblade or “scorpion’s tail,” this short, double-curved blade has no hilt but features a knuckle guard and can easily be used in either hand.
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