Magnificent quality antique islamic dagger - knife.
Definitely weapon of status!
Ottoman, turkish, circa 18th century.
Grip is made of real stone with silver mounts. 
Silver mounts on scabbard are marked with sultan's tugra.
Superb quality damascus watered steel wootz blade is marked with maker's mark.
Fine, high contrast intensive wootz pattern throughout entire blade.
Original silver mounted wooden scabbard, original fabric with silver embroidery.
Fine quality hand engraved decoration on silver.
   Size:
About 13 7/8in. (35.3 cm) long in scabbard.  
About 12 9/16 in. (32 cm) long out of scabbard.
Blade is about 7 7/8 in. (20 cm) long.
   Condition:
Very good original antique condition, expected handling marks, shows honest age wear.
Blade is excellent.
2 noticeable shallow chips to the stone grip (see pictures). 
Scabbard is fully serviceable with expected handling marks and dents to silver mounts, original fabric shows honest age wear.
Finest quality rare precious example of 18th century islamic weapons