This is a vintage brass letter opener. It looks like a sword. It's got an attached stand so it can be displayed on a shelf or on a book. It has weight to it. The middle part swirls around the piece. This is the part that the sword leans on. It's unique. I have not seen anything else like it. It measures 9 1/2 inches in length. 2 inches at it's widest point. This is not polished. I left it as is as I know some like it with patina. Please note: this is a vintage brass piece that is unpolished, so it may have areas of the brass that are not "perfect." If you are a buyer of vintage brass, you understand this. Photos are part of the description, so check them out. It's giving academia core. Great for a history professor's office. Pre-owned. Vintage condition. Open to reasonable offers. *Bundle and Save* Comes from a smoke free, pet free home. Check out my other vintage brass listings!