{"product_id":"middle-eastern-damascus-blade-bone-handle-knife-with-sheath","title":"Middle Eastern Damascus Blade Bone Handle Knife with Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Middle Eastern Khanjar-style knife features a fully damascened steel blade measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e10.75 inches\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, elegantly curved toward the point. The bone handle terminates in a stylized ram's head pommel, accented with nickel fittings at the tang area. The knife measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e15.25 inches overall\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is housed in a scroll-etched steel scabbard. The total weight of the ensemble is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e1.20 pounds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presenting as a well-balanced and visually striking edged weapon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus steel blades have long been prized throughout the Middle East for their distinctive layered patterns and superior cutting qualities. Khanjar knives were traditionally worn as symbols of status, masculinity, and cultural identity, serving both ceremonial and practical purposes. The curved blade form is characteristic of regional fighting knives, optimized for close combat and personal defense, while the ram's head motif reflects symbolic associations with strength, leadership, and vitality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic damascened blades with carved bone handles and original scabbards remain highly collectible within the global arms and ethnographic collecting community. This example combines craftsmanship, symbolism, and cultural heritage into a single, compelling piece, making it an excellent acquisition for collectors of Middle Eastern arms or historic edged weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eINTERNAL USE:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43616307871818,"sku":"WGA0057","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/Middle-Eastern-Damascus-Blade-Bone-Handle-Knife-with-Sheath.jpg?v=1779455470","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/middle-eastern-damascus-blade-bone-handle-knife-with-sheath","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}