This fine dagger comes from the Eastern parts of Turkey, and it is probably of Kurdish origin. It has a fine 9 inches wootz blade, curved and double edged with a central rib. The handle is cut from a massive piece of walrus ivory, 2 ½ inches wide. The scabbard id wood, covered with the original black leather and set with nicely executed chased silver fittings. Toptal length 17 ½ inches. Very goodcondition with minor blackened areas on the blade but no pittings.