173.THRACIAN IRON MACHAIRA DAGGER Start Price USD 49.99 Current Price USD 49.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location Las Vegas See more about '173.THRACIAN IRON MACHAIRA DAGGER' Description        173.THRACIAN IRON MACHAIRA DAGGER   The machaira, or kopis was a heavy, slashing sword with the cutting edge on the inside of a long, slightly curved, blade. This was the principle form of sword used in Greece from the later sixth century, though it did not come into general use until after the Persian wars. A well-preserved example equipped with an ivory hilt was found near Duvanli. However, this sword was rare in classical Thrace.THRACE. Circa 5th-3rd century BC. Iron Machaira dagger with Iron shape . Long 235mm RARE (1 inch = 25.4 mm) All items are guaranteed to be genuine and as described.  Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.1.136.0 runicoins Store Place a Bid!