Purpledip Decorative Mini-Sword for Ceremonial Or Ornamental Use: Antique Tiger Design with Camelbone Hilt, Damascus Steel Blade, Silver Inlay Scabbard, 12 inches (A20013)

A decorative mini sword made of Damascus (an iron alloy) with a silver wire inlay work case. Indian Rajasthani Koftgiri work (silver wire inlay work) on the sheath is a rare art practiced by very few craftsmen. The hilt of the mini sword is designed as a tiger's head mounted on a camel-bone stem. The blade is not sharp & the mini sword measures 12 inches approximately. As these mini swords are made of high carbon steel as base materal, these are prone to rusting. To prevent any rust to settle during storage and transit before the delivery of any order, it may be received covered with a thin layer of oil - the oil used is not made up of any harmful chemicals and it can be easily wiped off with a dry cloth or absorbent paper. It is advised to store this mini sword in a dry place as humidity can cause it to rust over a period of time.

• Decorative mini sword (also referred to as kirpan, katar or khanjar)
• Dimensions: Approximately 12 inches long including sheath | Blade: 6.5 inches
• Damascus blade, tiger-head hilt & silver inlay scabbard / sheath. Handmade artefacts can be expected have some blemishes and minor variance in design, pattern, color, or finish as each piece is worked upon individually by craftsmen.
• Unique collectible with blunt blade meant for ceremonial or decorative use only - can't be used as a weapon or a cutting tool. Not suitable for military or combat use.
• Prone to rusting - to be stored in a dry place only and prevent exposure to water or humidity. Item may be received covered with a thin layer of oil to prevent rusting - the layer is not made up of any harmful chemicals and can be esily removed with a dry cloth or absorbent paper