Nobleman's knife/dagger, Italy 17th century

Very elegant and sharp knife that must have dangled at the belt of an aristocratic Italian (Tuscan?) gentleman from the 17th century. The blade shifts from flat at the beginning to triangular at the end in order to have maximum force and solidness when used to stick it into something/somebody. The perfect match between knife and dagger. Upper part of blade finely chiseled. Due to its elegance, fine proportions, the use of expensive material (ivory), this knife is the ideal mixture of a parade weapon, a tool for hunting and eating and an assault or defense weapon. Delicately chiseled handle. Very sharp blade. Sale in EU only.
Total length: 31cm. Blade: 20cm.