Great Historical Qama Knife

The qama or ghama is a short sword , known as kina in the north caucasus and kama in Georgia.It is a long ,wide double edged fighting knife or a short sword.This weapon has a central vertical line in the middle, and has inscription on both sides in persian. Hilt and scabbard are made of iron having gold coating.
Hilt is mounted with a sheep head.

Presently situated and preserved in Albert Hall , Jaipur .

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