Over all lengh is 9", the handle is 4-1/2", made of jade, with the word Buke in a gold circle and a knife eched under the word Buke, the blade is 5-1/4" long with a design on both sides of the blade and is razor sharp on both edges. It is in new condition just like it was taken out of a box. the sheath is leather with a jade stone in the center. the front of the case also has designs with a plant of sort ( the jade stone is in the center of the plant ). On the back of the case it has:
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Buke 94 ( a knife eched under the word Buke ) can anyone help?
Well to begin with an antique auctioneer told me based on design, material and craftsmanship it is definitely quality made, pre 1930 more than likely pre 1920. It was made by a Blade-smith like his father and father before him, probably foreign decent, it was unique as to mean custom made, that 500 on the case signified quantity made, and ser #94 means that this was the 94th knife made out of 500 and the inscribed knife under Buke was his trade mark, and Buke may have been his last name. possibly of Turkish decent ( Buke ) That is all i know. sorry after looking at my post forgot to mention the 500 at the top on the back of the case. Here are some pictures that should help..
I would definitely hang on to it!!