"These blades are ... frequently referred to as the stars." They were knowledgable and romantic.
Imagine the honor of being stabbed or having your throat slit by such a blade.
I'll just take a handshake instead, thanks.
Tutankhamun's Meteoric Iron Dagger
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Re: Tutankhamun's Meteoric Iron Dagger
#12Another extraordinary ancient Egyptian knife: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gebel_el-Arak_Knife
Not made from a space rock, but nevertheless incredible craftsmanship from more than 5000 years ago.
Re: Tutankhamun's Meteoric Iron Dagger
#13Also of interest: Widmanstätten patterns.
You'll see it on some ancient meteoric iron work. Looks pretty cool.