This is a very nice 19th century Sudanase Arm Dagger, Islamist, Mahdist warrior dagger with scabbard. Made of black ebony wood with a round pommel with silver top.

A double edged blade, hand forged, straight steel blade cut with fullers, a central rib and beveled edges. As well, engraved on each side with a H and a I.

Comes with a beautiful scabbard of monitor lizard hide with original braided leather arm loops.

Measuring in total in sheaf 29cm, with a blade length of 16cm and a handle of 11cm.