Since time immemorial, knives have been in the arsenal of every man, facilitating his transition from savagery to civilization. Today, this wonderful tool is mainly used for cooking, but there are also hunting knives and knives designed for practical use, such as the Swiss Army knife.
And we will show you the 10 most expensive knives and daggers in the world, the price of which is determined by the name of the master, the amount of decoration, advanced technology or their exceptional effectiveness.
10. Nenohi Honyaki Dentokougeishi Sakimaru Takobiki
Price: $6,980 or 444,831 rubles.
Our selection of the most expensive knives opens with a product with such a long name that its blade must also be extremely long. And indeed, the knife looks more like a sword due to the blade length of 15.4 inches or almost 40 centimeters.
This is a traditional Japanese knife made by master Yoshikazu Ikeda from white steel.
Its scabbard was hand-decorated with Wajima lacquer, which makes the material stronger, and adorned with cherry blossoms, one of the symbols of Japan.
9. Black Panther Knife
Price: $8,150 or 519,395 rubles.
Although this tool is shaped like a hunting knife, its numerous embellishments make it more of a decorative item that would look right at home on a store display, alongside other luxury items.
The Black Panther Knife features a Damascus steel blade with a walnut handle adorned with a miniature panther head.
The metal on the handle is 925 sterling silver, decorated with precious stones, and the sheath is made of walnut, decorated with silver and gilding.
8. Gentak Makara Knife
Price: $12,500 or 796,618 rubles.
One of the most expensive knives in the world belongs to the elite brand William Henry. Its blade is handcrafted from Damascus steel.
With stunningly beautiful gold and gemstone decorations and an elegant handle engraved with a hydra, this knife is a true work of blacksmithing art.
7. Monarch Steampunk Dragon Knife
Price: $18,500 or 1,178,995 rubles.
A collaboration between William Henry and renowned craftsmen Mike Norris and Mark Hoscht, this amazing knife has a “rich and complex balance between elegance, functionality and superb craftsmanship,” as the creators describe their creation.
The steampunk inserts on the handle look quite bold and at the same time fit perfectly into the overall picture. The blade of this lightweight and comfortable knife is handcrafted from Damascus steel.
6. Spearpoint Lace Knife
Price: $25,000 or 1,593,237 rubles.
Another William Henry creation features a blade hand-forged from Damascus steel. Its lace-like design gives the knife its name. It took hundreds of hours for the creators of this beauty to hand-process the fine engravings, which significantly increased the cost of the finished product.
Add to the handcrafted 24-karat gold and unique design, and you can see why this remarkable folding knife costs $25,000. It is “the hallmark of William Henry’s most exclusive creations; a timeless family heirloom that can be proudly worn and used for a lifetime before being passed on to another generation.”
5. Nesmuk Diamond Studded Knife
Price: $40,000 or 2,549,180 rubles.
It may not be the most expensive knife in the world, but it is a contender for the sharpest. The Nesmuk Diamond Studded Knife was designed by Quentin Nel and Hoffman Pieper and features a sterling silver handle and a carbon steel blade.
The handle is set with eight diamonds and its shape was inspired by ancient knives, which were prized not only for their beauty but also for their comfortable grip.
The Nesmuk Diamond Studded Knife blade is coated with titanium and Teflon for maximum strength and sharpness. This knife comes in a beautiful box with a diamond ring. Probably so that the wife won't nag when her husband brings home something that costs as much as a nice car.
4. Nesmuk Jahrhundert Messer
Price: $98,934 or 6,305,01 rubles.
The Jahrhundert Messer is another fabulously expensive take on the work of Nesmuk. It is the most expensive kitchen knife in the world, with a blade forged from 640 layers of Damascus steel.
The handle of this tool is made from 5,000-year-old bog oak and is studded with platinum and 25 diamonds, so it's only natural that this exquisite knife costs nearly $100,000.
3. Gem of the Orient
Price: 2.1 million dollars or 133.83 million rubles.
The "Pearl of the Orient" is an exact replica of Tutankhamun's dagger, and was created by the famous manufacturer of exclusive weapons Buster Warenski. Currently, the "Pearl of the Orient" is the third most expensive dagger in the world due to its pure gold blade and the huge number of precious stones that adorn it.
In total, 153 emeralds and 9 diamonds were used to make the dagger, and its handle is made of jade with gold filigree.
It took Varenski about 10 years to create such a unique item. And there will never be a second such dagger, since the master died in 2005.
2. Shah Jahan's Personal Dagger
Price: 3.3 million dollars or 210.31 million rubles.
This dagger belonged to Shah Jahan, who was one of the greatest padishahs in the history of the Mughal Empire, which reached its apogee between 1627 and 1657. The blade of this elegant weapon is made of silver and decorated with gold ornamentation.
Since the dagger was discovered, it has changed hands a total of five times, until it reached a price of $3.3 million. Nothing comes cheap when it comes to ancient artifacts.
1. 15th Century Nasrid Period Ear Dagger
Price: 6 million dollars or 382.38 million rubles.
This elaborately decorated dagger was found in what is now Spain and dates back to the 15th century. This was the time of the Nasrid dynasty, rulers of the Emirate of Granada. The age and uniqueness of the weapon add to its value.
The dagger's handle has flattened discs that resemble ears, hence the name Ear Dagger.
The world's most expensive dagger is adorned with a figure armed with a crossbow, chasing various animals, including a lion.
Similar daggers are known to have been widely used in Spain during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries before being imported into Europe via Italy. There is a portrait of the young Edward VI wearing a similar dagger at his waist at Windsor Castle.
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