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Originally Posted by Rick
It almost looks like a Zirah Bouk of sorts . 
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Yes, Zirah Bouk is characterized by a swollen diamond cross-section (Mail Pierced) tip. This one can also be called Pesh Kabz. (Doesl Zirah Bouk belong to a Pesh Kabz family?).
This is old one, Central Asian (likely Afghanistan), likely 19th Century. The grips are camel bone, and are replacements, they do not fit correctly. The blade looks acid etched, and true inlay looks brass, not gold, but I could be wrong.