PERSIAN KARD KNIFE

KARD KNIFE
Persia / 19th century

An antique Persian kard knife with a strong tapering steel blade attached to a bone-gripped handle. The tubular silver-plated metal scabbard is decorated with architectural motifs. The knife is in untouched antique condition with small signs of wear. The steel parts of the handle show marks of some later repairs.

Total length sheathed 41 cm
Blade length 22 cm
Weight 500 grams