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Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE!This late 19th century\" Shakat\" weighs in at one pound and one ounce despite being being 23 3/4 inches of double edged ribbed steel security. The blade has unique texture and appears not to have been shaped by files or grinding, but only during the forging process. it originated in the South Eastern Tlingit/Haida tribal areas. Claims, are that the killer Whale and one other Ceremonial Dagger were wrought from Meteorites, in earliest contacts by Perez in 1794 these tribes were using iron weapons. The Shakat, was a combat dagger used in both forward stabs and return slashes. When employed in a \"slave killing Ceremonies\" it was called \"Goox du een\" or with the slave. These ceremonies were said to be a show of tribal wealth. This Shakat is all original the hide wrapped hilt has a tag left from the wrist strap. The copper bolsters were swedged together, no solder, used. See photos one bolster has an oldseparation likely from an opposing blow. The edge opening left an eighth to 3/16ths inch space. Overall, an excellent collection addition. Must be 18 years of age to offer. Buyer to pay Postal Express costs to your destination.Your browser does not support JavaScript.To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser.