Mosaic Damascus Sami Style Half Horn

Product Description for Mosaic Damascus Sami Style Half Horn

Maker: Jonny Walker Nilsson (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 84886
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.75 in.
Total length: 8.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Item weight: 4.25 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.5 oz.
Blade: Four bar mosaic Damascus blade forged by Jonny
Handle: Engraved, naturally shed reindeer antler dried between one and two years and masur birch burl
Sheath: Leather, masur birch burl, and naturally shed reindeer antler, hand engraved in Sami patterns with pine bark powder rubbed into engravings for dark coloring
Description: Jonny Walker Nilsson is one the true masters of the Sami styled knife. His work has been recognized for its innovations while working within this very traditional medium. This knife is truly a one-of-a-kind piece since no other horn knifemaker in Scandinavia has produced a sheath using a bent horn. The traditional Scandinavian pattern on the sheath is not scrimshaw, but hand engraving darkened with pine bark powder. A reveal on the front of the sheath allows the detailed mosaic Damascus blade to be seen when inserted. An engraved section of reindeer antler can be seen when the sheath is empty. Since Jonny is internationally renowned for his engraving, it is no surprising that the engraving is incredibly clear and complex.
The handle is very traditional for the Sami Styled knife and has a slim oval shape that fits very comfortably into the hand. The reindeer antler in the handle has a slight gloss finish. The masur birch burl wood in the center of the handle has excellent grain structure and has a smooth oiled finish. This is one of the most impressive traditional Nordic style knives I have seen.


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