Maker: Tom Sterling (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 2502
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.75 in.
Total length: 12.50 in.
Blade width: 1.30 in.
Blade thickness: 0.36 in.
Item weight: 4.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 13.6 oz.
Blade: Pressure flaked rainbow obsidian from Northern California
Handle: Mayan bloodwood with ziricote and yellowheart furniture
Sheath: Walnut presentation box
Description: The team of Tom Sterling and JP Higgins is a formidable force. Joe Higgins, who has been flint knapping knives for over 10 years, created the blade of this masterpiece with precision. This skill is matched in the detailed handle created by Tom Sterling, who has brought his attention to detail learned as an internationally known netsuke artist to this piece.
The pyrographed and polychromed Mayan bloodwood handle has boxwood inlays in the shape of Celtic knots and ziricote and yellowheart ornamentation. The blade is an exceptional example of oblique pressure flaked knapping from a rare Northern California rainbow obsidian with a beautiful pink/purple/copper metallic sheen, visible under strong direct light. Exceptional fit and finish throughout.
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