Cretan Knife

This Ottoman style knife from the island of Crete has a forged blade with traditional engraved pattern and black buffalo horn hilt. The grip strap is covered with gold gilding.

 

Cretan knife with traditional etched engraving and gilding

 

 

Cretan knife, traditional pattern gilding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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