G.R.A.D. (Global Research and Development)
Introduced in the 1990s, the G.R.A.D. (Global Research and Development) knife pistol integrates a 22 caliber double action revolver into the grip of a fighting knife, with a spring-loaded fold-out trigger and a bore running parallel to the blade.
This particular example is a particularly elaborate, possibly unique custom variant, possessing features not seen on typical G.R.A.D. knives, and measures 12 1/2 inches in overall length.
In contrast to the traditional single edged spear point blade with sharpened back clip, this example is outfitted with a Damascus-pattern, double edged dagger blade with a light leaf-shaped profile.
The internals of the frame are typical for the G.R.A.D., though the grip panels are particularly exotic, being assembled from four pieces of precision-carved ivory (attributed by the consignor as antique in origin, but not documented), of which over half of the surface is covered in a highly-elaborate dragon motif.
Constructed chiefly from sculpted and engraved gold panels, the dragon also
features a silver accents on the brows, wings, tail, talons, wings and spine,
emerald eyes, and numerous diamond accents among the metal, 102 in total. Yes,
one-hundred and two. Included with the knife is a fine rosewood case with the
G.R.A.D. logo on the lid, as well as an unlabeled shipping box.
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