A dagger is a type of short bladed weapon that is designed for stabbing or thrusting. A pointed Mughal dagger generally with a thick straight back to the blade and a straight bone handle without a guard, though at times the blade was curved and the blade of this dagger is made of steel and on the blade floral pattern mughal style hand-engraved work is done and the scabbard is covered with black leather and the Hilt and chape(scabbard fittings) of this dagger are made of copper.