It was originally at the fringes of Alexander the Great's empire. If the Dagestanis weren't in Alexander's empire these potent swords provide a poignant reason why. Beautifully hand-crafted of tempered, wrought and polished steel. Looking at old photos and illustrations, one gets the impression these have not changed in a thousand years. Polished horn inserts highlight the hilt and scabbard.
Total length is almost two feet.