Scorpion Sami Style Half Horn

Product Description for Scorpion Sami Style Half Horn

Maker: Jonny Walker Nilsson (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 84905
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.00 in.
Total length: 9.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.08 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Item weight: 4.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.8 oz.
Blade: Ant pattern composite mosaic Damascus blade forged from carbon steels
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 -- with innovations such as Jonny's bent horn sheath ornament. The traditional Scandinavian patterns on the sheath and handle are not scrimshaw, they hand engraving darkened with pine bark powder. Reindeer horn throughout has been meticulously engraved. The front of the sheath has tremendous three dimensionality created by cutouts that reveal engraved patterns and a heat blued scorpion forged into mosaic Damascus. Masur birch burl brings tremendous warmth to the presentation.
In the last two years, Jonny has been working with renowned Swedish Bladesmith Mattias Styrefors, learning the complex art of Damascus. Jonny had already set himself apart for his knifemaking, but wanted to be able to create exceptional sole-authorship work such as this. The result is stunning.
The sheath inset is formed from Damascus that was meticulously forged by Jonny. The scorpion has tremendous detail.
The blade, also forged by Jonny equally shows exceptional skill. Jonny began by forging three individual bars -- twist patterns for the edge and spine with a complex mosaic pattern in the center of the blade. A central image of an ant is surrounded by mosaic stars.
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 been highly polished and is nicely complemented by masur birch and engraving. The masur birch wood in the center of the handle has excellent grain structure and has a smooth oiled finish. The engraving on the sheath is particularly impressive. The interlocking pattern travels from the middle of the sheath to the base, with the pattern getting progressively smaller. Transitions in size are particularly difficult and few makers in the world achieve Jonny's perfection. Exceptional work throughout!


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