Guaranteed authentic antique item.
Outstanding quality - presentation grade precious weapon of status.
Magnificent antique caucasian - russian kinjal (kindjal) dagger.
Russian empire, dagestan, circa late 19th - early 20th century, imperial period - was made before 1917.
Hilt and scabbard made of solid silver and richly decorated using most complicated and time consuming technique - "deep engraving". 
Apparently unmarked, guaranteed solid silver (875/1000 russian silver standard).
Stunning niello decoration accents. 
Fine quality hand forged fullered blade.
Wooden inserts inside silver scabbard.
   weight:
Scabbard and hilt made of heavy gauge of silver, total weight of dagger is 482 grams, weight of silver scabbard including wooden inserts is 289 grams (feels very heavy for the size).
   size:
About 17 3/8 in. (44.2 cm) long in scabbard.
About 15 5/16 in. (38.9 cm) long out of scabbard. 
Blade is 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm) long.
   condition:
Very good original antique condition with normal honest charming age wear. 
Expected handling marks - nothing more than charming indication of age, mentioned for 100% accuracy.
Grip is in good antique condition, shows minor dents and age wear.
Minor normal wear and handling marks to scabbard.
Blade is in very good antique condition with some sharpening marks and light scratches. 
Gorgeous 100% original, unaltered, unmolested antique kinjal. 
Superb quality - pictures don't do justice.