Antique Shotel Sword with Wood Grip and Leather Scabbard. Ethiopia. Africa. ... Just one of the rare and unique collectibles you'll find at Esoteric Stuff.

Sword and sheath khanda the steel hilt overlaid with gold, the knuckle-guard lined with padded cotton; the blade watered steel with gold overlaid steel mounts; the scabbard covered with brocaded silk., Maratha or Deccan, 17th century.

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Presentation small sword and scabbard with gold and enamelled hilt and mounts, by James Morriset, London, 1781-82

Custom knife makers pride themselves on creating useful tools that are also beautiful works of art. Some makers become true masters with a loyal following of collectors willing to pay high prices for