Hand forged dagger identification

[sickbladesdude]

Hello, I am trying to identify a blade I have been gifted which I have been told is a hand forged dagger from a different country. The knife seems similar to a marlin spike but its spiral designs that goes back and forth in half circles and its blade resembling a Philips head make me think it might not be so. I have been told it is very deadly and someone stabbed with it would likely not survive. I am not able to include pictures but it is a darker metal with lighter edges, spiral designs going up the blade about 2/3 way, probably 10-12” long. Does anyone know of any knives like this or any in general that utilize a plus shaped blade?

 

[norcalAF]

Without seeing it, I'm guessing Pakistan!

 

[knarfeng]

Hello, I am trying to identify a blade I have been gifted which I have been told is a hand forged dagger from a different country. The knife seems similar to a marlin spike but its spiral designs that goes back and forth in half circles and its blade resembling a Philips head make me think it might not be so. I have been told it is very deadly and someone stabbed with it would likely not survive. I am not able to include pictures but it is a darker metal with lighter edges, spiral designs going up the blade about 2/3 way, probably 10-12” long. Does anyone know of any knives like this or any in general that utilize a plus shaped blade?

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