Armour Piercing "Zirah Bouk" Kard
Armour Piercing "Zirah Bouk" Kard
Armour Piercing "Zirah Bouk" Kard
Overall length 27cm Blade length 16.5cm
Date: Early 18th / late 17th Century
Origin: India
A rare armour-piercing kard dagger with Elephant Ivory scales. The blade is made of wootz with a characteristic "ring" to it. It has a slight gentle curve. Known as a zirah bouk ("armour piercing"), its purpose is to go through chainmail. A very rare item.
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