Old serpent (dragon?) Manage gold tone curve knife handle steel blade? need help to identify this?
First, no I know how to put a picture on this because if someone is willing to help try to identify the knife, please email us at crimstoo@yahoo.com and then we can send pictures that way. We inherited this knife and told (do not know if it's true or not) that is used for some kind of sacrifice. It is very heavy and obviously old, but still beauriful. The handle is brass or bronze? with some type of snake or dragon with an open mouth that told us they used have some sort of gem in it. It is very heavy, about 12 inches long and curves. The sheet details a bit, and silver curves. I do not know whether Syria or what? We sooo curious about this knife and can not find any help to find online so far. We would appreciate any help with it at all. Thank you very much.
Take a renowned antiques dealer - preferably one who specializes in Militaria.
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