Since time immemorial, knives have been in the arsenal of any person, contributing to 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 10 of the most expensive knives and daggers in the world, the price of which is determined by the name of the master, the number of jewelry, advanced technology or their exceptional efficiency.
10. Nenohi Honyaki Dentokougeishi Sakimaru Takobiki
Price - 6,980 dollars 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. Indeed, the knife is more like a sword because of the blade length of 15.4 inches or almost 40 centimeters.
This is a traditional Japanese knife made from white steel by Yoshikazu Ikeda.
Its scabbard was hand-decorated with Wajima lacquer, which makes the material stronger, and adorned with sakura flowers, one of the symbols of Japan.
9. Black Panther Knife
Price - $ 8,150 or 519,395 rubles.
Despite the fact that this tool is shaped like a hunting knife, the numerous decorations make it more of a decorative item that looks organic in the shop window, next to other luxury goods.
The blade of the Black Panther Knife is made of Damascus steel with a walnut grip that features a miniature panther head.
The metal on the handle is 925 sterling silver, decorated with precious stones, and the scabbard 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 high-end William Henry brand. Its blade is handcrafted from Damascus steel.
With stunningly beautiful jewelry in gold and precious stones and an elegant handle engraved with hydra, this knife is a true masterpiece of blacksmithing.
7. Monarch Steampunk Dragon Knife
Price - 18,500 dollars or 1,178,995 rubles.
Created through a collaboration between William Henry, renowned craftsmen Mike Norris and Mark Hosht, this amazing knife has “a rich and complex balance between elegance, functionality and superior craftsmanship,” as the creators described it.
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 creation by William Henry features a hand-forged Damascus steel blade. Its lace design gave the knife its name. The creators of this beauty took hundreds of hours to manually process the small engravings, which significantly increased the cost of the finished product.
Add 24k gold and unique design to the handcrafted design and you can see why this wonderful folding knife costs $ 25,000. It is “the hallmark of William Henry's most exclusive creations; an eternal family heirloom that can be proudly worn and used for a lifetime, before passing it 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 claims to be the sharpest one.Designed by Quentin Nel and Hoffman Pieper, the Nesmuk Diamond Studded Knife has a solid silver handle and a carbon steel blade.
The handle is encrusted 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. Apparently, so that the wife does not grumble when the husband brings home a thing worth as much as a good car.
4. Nesmuk Jahrhundert Messer
Price - 98 934 dollars or 6 305 01 rubles.
Jahrhundert Messer is another fabulously expensive look at Nesmuk's work. 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 of 5,000-year-old bog oak and is set with platinum and 25 diamonds, so it is normal for this exquisite knife to cost almost $ 100,000.
3. Gem of the Orient
Price - 2, 1 million dollars or 133.83 million rubles.
The "Pearl of the East" is an exact copy of Tutankhamun's dagger, and was created by the famous manufacturer of exclusive weapons Buster Varenski. Currently, the "Pearl of the Orient" is the third most expensive dagger in the world thanks to the blade of pure gold and the huge amount of precious stones that adorn it.
In total, it took 153 emeralds and 9 diamonds to make the dagger, and its handle is made of jade with gold filigree.
It took Varenski about 10 years to make such a unique item. And there will be no second such dagger, since the master died in 2005.
2. Shah Jahan's Personal Dagger
The price is 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 zenith between 1627 and 1657. The blade of this elegant weapon is made of silver and decorated with gold ornaments.
Since the dagger was discovered, it changed hands a total of five times, until it reached a price tag 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. These were the times of the reign of the Nasrid dynasty, the rulers of the Granada Emirate. The age and uniqueness of the weapon increases its value.
On the handle of the dagger there are flattened discs that resemble ears. Hence the name Ear Dagger ("eared dagger").
The most expensive dagger in the world is decorated with a figure armed with a crossbow in pursuit of various animals, including a lion.
Such daggers are known to have been used extensively in Spain during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, before being brought into Europe via Italy. At Windsor Castle, there is a portrait of a young Edward VI with a similar dagger at his waist.
