Manufactured c. the late 19th century by Boput of Nagpore (Nagpur) in India. A knife such as this would have been a valued item for a British sportsman or military officer while venturing in India. "The Sportsman's Book for India" published in 1904 lists Boput of Nagpore along with Bodraj of Aurungabad as the two best makers of hunting knives in India. The book also states that these knives are more desirable for sportsmen than knives of English make, as the steel of English knives is very hard and "difficult to get re-sharpened in out-of-the-way places." This example measures 14 1/4 inches overall with a 9 7/8 inch blade with a slight drop point, deep fullers on both sides, and marked "BOPUT/NAGPORE" on the left. The iron guard is slightly diamond shaped with ball shaped finials and an iron bolster. The grip is of stag antler and fitted with a floral patterned German silver pommel. Includes a black leather wrapped sheath with iron fittings. The guard of the knife has a small square hole which interacts with a spring latch on the sheath, locking the knife in the sheath.

Fine overall, the blade showing mostly a bright grey patina with some scattered patches of light pitting/oxidation, similar patina on other iron components of the knife and sheath, minimal handling marks on the grip, and some dark patina/oxidation on the German silver. A rare Indian made hunting knife fit for a British sportsman or officer!