Maori Influenced Dagger

Product Description for Maori Influenced Dagger

Maker: Tom Sterling (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 2503
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 6.30 in.
Total length: 15.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.70 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.55 in.
Item weight: 15.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 36.8 oz.
Blade: Percussion flaked dark mahogany obsidian
Bolster: Yellow heart
Handle: Lignum vitae, boxwood, ziricote and yellow heart
Sheath: American black walnut display stand
Description: This is an outstanding large percussion knapped artwork. 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 large 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 polychomed handle designs are heavily influenced by Maori (New Zealand) art work. The three dimensional carving at the base of the handle shows extraordinary control and is fascinating. The large blade is beautifully percussion flaked mahogany obsidian with interesting brown and black streaks throughout. Both artists have signed the handle. This exquisite presentation piece comes with an American black walnut display stand.


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