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INDO-PERSIAN 18th - 19th Century Jambiya Wootz Damascus Gold Inlay Dagger

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INDO-PERSIAN 18th – 19th Century Jambiya Wootz Damascus Gold Inlay Dagger w/ Beautiful Engraving/Inlay. Pure Gold Koftgari Wire Work to the etched/engraved Damascus steel. 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 gold inlay is on the handle, the sheath and a symbol on the blade itself. 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. Handle shows light 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. At some point the very tip was broke off possibly from striking an opponent. This knife w/ sheath measures 11 1/16" Long. Knife with handle is 8 3/8"" long and the blade from the handle to the tip is 4 1/2". Knives like this one are very similar to the khanjar or Jambiya that were made and used by the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century.

Condition: Ancient Authentic