What is "katar"

The katar or katara, is a type of push dagger from India. The weapon is characterised by its H-shaped horizontal hand grip which results in the blade sitting above the user's knuckles. Unique to South Asia, it is the most famous and characteristic of Indian daggers. Ceremonial katar were also used in worship.

Katar may refer to:

• Katar, India
• Katar (dagger)