KILLER piece Detlef!! Near perfect lines and proportions on that blade, IMO. Black coral (
Antipatharia sp.) make a beautiful material and it's very durable in the long run.
I'm also crazy about the silver pommel with the stone - really elegant. I think the stone could perhaps also be a garnet? I don't know though, I'm no expert in minerals.
- Congratulations!
All the best, - Thor