This is a very nice example Large Persian Kard Knife from the late 18th, early 19th Century. Blade measures 8 3/4”, forged from wootz (Damascus) steel, and decorated with rich gold koftgari inlay. The knife measures 14” from handle to blade tip, and 15 1/4” within the sheath. The two huge grip plates appear to be genuine elephant ivory based on that vein pattern…
Here is a rare find! A very nice (as nice as they come in fact) World War 2 Hungary Air Force Dress Dagger. The blade is in immaculate condition, with a well marked ricasso displaying the Kozak Antal Budapest maker mark on one side, followed by the number 682, and the standard crest stamp on the reverse. The grip is a fine example, clean, dark, and virtually void of flaw. The detail in the metal parts and fittings is stunning, as if this dagger saw little to no use. The scabbard detail is absolutely exquisite, locking firmly into place against the cross guard release button as expected…
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