Native American Artifacts & Hot Wheels
Lot 416:
INDO-PERSIAN 18th - 19th Century Jambiya Wootz Damascus Silver Inlay Dagger
INDO-PERSIAN 18th – 19th Century Jambiya Wootz Damascus Silver Inlay Dagger w/ Extreme Engraving/Inlay. This large dagger is more than a piece of history. The artistry that went in to the engraving and silver smithing is beyond anything we see in modern day knives. Where and when this knife was made it was the culmination of generations of blacksmithing and metallurgy knowledge that was passed down through generations. The intricate silver inlay covers the entire handle and the entire sheath. The knife was masterfully crafted in alignment with its sheath and any minor gaps in the workmanship were filled with silver. The steel is bar none the best wootz Damascus steel used in its time and continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts to this day. This knife was inspected by a local professional knife maker who was awe struck just to get to hold one only ever having seen one of this caliber in a book. His comments were – "To have a knife like this made the way it was made today would cost thousands." "The engraving is so detailed it is beyond my comprehension how they made it" along with comments about balance, Sheath to Knife alignment, and fine detail after fine detail comments that we presume is common knife maker lingo. Handle shows wear and polish from use and the leather is still nicely intact within the sheath. The blade edges on this form of knife were kept dull for penetrating opponents armor. This knife w/ sheath measures 13 3/8" Long. Knife with handle is 11 5/8" long and the blade from the handle to the tip is 7 3/8". Knives like this one are very similar to the Jambiya and Khanjar that were made and used by the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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