Kard

The Kard (or Karud; persian کارد ) is a Persian dagger from the 14th century, which has been used in India and Persia alike.

History

The Kard was already at the time of the Mughal Empire ( 1526-1858 ), a piece of equipment of the Indian Army. It was used as armor-piercing due to its design. The Kard was also after the end of the Mughal Empire continued in use and is used to this day.

Description

The Kard has a straight, single-edged blade to the tip ( place ) will go narrower. In some specimens the tip is reinforced to penetrate chain mail. On the underside of the blade is a small heel, since the blade is slightly wider than the handle. The handle (issue ) has no crossguard and no knob. The stitching is made of wood, horn, ivory, jade, etc. produced. The sheaths are made ​​of wood, which can be covered with leather or metal. The Kard is richly decorated with some versions. The blade is often gilded or inlaid filigree. The fittings of the scabbard are made often broken, or decorated with metal embossing.