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Indo-Persian R Style |
Indian-Persian "R" style fire steel with the ends shaped like an animal's head. Based on originals found at archeological sites and in collections throughout India and the old Persian empire. Similar styles were also used in the Roman Empire. Because of the wide time range of Persian and Roman empires, and their sphere of influence, it is hard to narrow the time frame for this style down to fewer than a couple hundred years. Originals variations of this style have been found with Roman artifacts from the 1st to 3rd century. Other variations of this style have been found in 14th to 17th century collections in India and Persia. Originals are pictured in the Italian book FIRE STEEL by Gli Acciarini, including some highly decorated ones. This fire steel measures 3 1/8 by 1 3/8" by 1/8th inch thick. If you are recreating the kit of a Roman Legionaire, a Persian trader, a Nomad of the Sands, or a Pasha from India, then this is the fire steel for you.
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