Silver chevron katar
All the designs being true inlay, with almost no losses.
Damascening
Inlaying or overlaying of gold or silver on another metal.
A katar with true inlay decoration
Late 17th century. With wootz blade and enamel chape.
Large wootz talwar
The hilt inlaid with silver, once blued for added contrast.
Silver inlaid Deccan katar
An impressive example with true inlays in silver in the hilt.