Antique islamic jambia (jambiya) dagger. Fine quality weapon, gorgeous chiseled decoration on blade, meticulous attention to small details. Middle eastern, circa 19th century. Blade is symply precious! Dramatically carved hand forged complex blade is chiseled on both sides at ricasso. Blade is hand forged from indian damascus wootz steel - watered pattern throughout entire blade (would benefit from professional polishing and etching). Burgundy fabric over wood scabbard with iron (steel) mounts and silver koftgari decoration. Single piece iv0ry grip. Size: About 12 1/2 in. (31.7 cm) long in scabbard (straight line). About 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm) long out of scabbard. Blade is about 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm) long. condition: Overall very very good original antique condition, shows normal honest wear and charming indication of age. Uncleaned blade is near excellent with only very (very!) Minor dark spots. Honest age wear and stable expected age cracks to grip - nothing more than normal indication of age. No movement between blade and grip. Expected handling marks and age wear to scabbard. Silver koftgari decoration on scabbard mounts is about 90%- 95% intact. Burgundy fabric appears to be old, working life period replacement, shows minor age wear. Very fine antique iconic jambia dagger!