This is an Indo-persian inspired dagger. The 11" blade is 100 layers of 1002 and 15n20. It features a file worked thumb rest and a convex edge with little to no secondary bevel. The "bird's head" guard is wrought iron with a 5mm amythist set in gold. The handle is cocobolo. The overall length is just over 16 ".
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Breathtaking...