Al Mar Shiva Limited Edition Fixed 5.5” Blade #176/500

This is the 25th anniversary Shiva Knife manufactured by Al Mar.  The blade measures 9 3/4” overall with a 5 1/4” tapered full tang VG 10 stainless steel equipped with a 3 1/4” sharpened false edge. The blade remains unsharpened and remains bright with a few spots of light staining. The obverse side of the blade has familiar Al Mar red square maker mark while the reverse ricasso is numbered “176/500”. The nickel silver double guard remains bright and the Chinese Quince Burl scales remain in excellent condition featured two aluminum lined holes in the center of the scales and an aluminum line thong hole at the butt. Included is a Galco Al Mar black leather sheath with plain snap.