"Gem" Dinosaur Bone Handle Knife. Jurassic. Morrison Formation. Utah, USA. ... (Total: 2 Items)

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"Gem" Dinosaur Bone Handle Knife
Jurassic
Morrison Formation
Utah, USA

This unparalleled offering is a handcrafted utilitarian knife with a Damascus-style blade and a custom Dinosaur Bone handle. The extremely sharp blade has been created with mosaic Damascus steel and measures 3.7 x 1.2 inches (9.4 x 3 cm), while the handle features world-class red "Gem" Dinosaur Bone cut, polished, and fitted to the full tang blade. The bone exhibits an intriguing trabecular cell structure with an attractive red hue. This finite material is from the Morrison Formation of Utah, dating to the Jurassic Period. The ergonomic bone handle is curved near the butt for a nice grip and is finished with a steel pommel for balance. The knife weighs 242 grams and is accompanied by a leather sheath. Top-notch craftsmanship went into the exceptional knife, which is in great condition.
Measurements: 8.07 x 1.19 x 0.53 inches (20.50 x 3.01 x 1.34 cm)

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