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Originally Posted by estcrh
Here is one that seems to be carved iron / steel, from the Met Museum.
Indian khanjar dagger, 17th century, steel, iron, silver, H. 14 3/16 in. (36 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 12.8 oz. (362.9 g), Met Museum.
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Isn't it copper or brass?!
Anyhow, the margins of the hilt are pretty much like those of the one in the original posting.
But again... 17th century (namely 1600+) ?!?! I doubt! Much more likely 19th century!