early style german hunting knife

[beowulf]

this started its life as a slightly damaged damascus bowie blade made for the marbles bowie . blade is 8 1/4 inches long about 1 5/8 at its widest , the style is a descendant of the saex ,known as a hewer . good all round knife . guard is german silver and handle is ivory micarta . this material can be scrimmed ! sheath is oak tanned leather with a stud and retaining strap ! makers name is on the sheath in its original spelling blade is initialed and dated . asking $115 shipping included !