Stunning antique islamic dagger - knife. 
India, mughal empire, circa 18th century. 
Iron grip is richly decorated with silver and gold.
Precious damascus wootz watered steel blade. 
Fine intensive wootz pattern throughout entire blade (will benefit from professional polishing and etching). 
No scabbard.
  Size:
About 11 3/16 in. (28.5 cm) long.   
Blade is about 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm) long.
  Condition:
Good antique condition, shows wear and charming indication of age.
Blade is excellent with very (very!) Minor pitting.
Extensive wear to silver and gold decoration on grip. 
Old repair to grip (last 4 pictures). 
Overall solid condition.
Very fine quality rare example.