Product Description
A Damascus fixed blade where wood, camel bone, and scrimshaw meet in old-world balance
The Damascus Knife with Bone and Wood Handle carries the handsome gravity of a blade meant to be admired as much as used. Forged in Pakistan with a patterned Damascus blade, it pairs green-stained wood with camel bone scales, the bone hand-engraved with original scrimshaw by Brian Kiracofe.
There is a richness here that speaks to collectors and craftsmen alike: layered steel, natural materials, and maritime art brought together in a single heirloom knife. It is a piece for those who value the old language of materials and the quiet authority of the handmade.
Features
- Damascus fixed blade with visible forged patterning
- Green-stained wood and camel bone handle scales
- Original scrimshaw engraved on camel bone by Brian Kiracofe
- Distinctive blend of natural materials and maritime art
- A collectible fixed blade for display, gifting, or careful use
- Each handle shows natural variation in grain and tone
Specifications
- Material: Damascus steel blade, green-stained wood, camel bone scales
- Engraving type: Original hand-engraved scrimshaw
- Mechanism: Fixed blade
- Dimensions: Medium fixed-blade format
- Intended use: Collection, gifting, display, occasional utility
- Style: Damascus knife, scrimshaw knife, artisan maritime blade
Care Instructions
Keep the blade clean and dry after handling. Apply light oil to the steel from time to time, and avoid prolonged moisture on the wood and bone handle.
FAQ
What makes Damascus steel special?
Damascus steel is prized for its layered patterning and the traditional craftsmanship involved in forging it.
Is the scrimshaw hand-engraved?
Yes. The camel bone scale features original scrimshaw by Brian Kiracofe.
What materials are used in the handle?
The handle combines green-stained wood and camel bone scales.
Is this knife suitable for everyday carry?
It can be used carefully, though many owners choose it as a collector-grade or display-worthy knife.
Does the handle vary?
Yes. Natural wood grain, bone character, and hand engraving make each knife slightly different.
Closing Line
A Damascus scrimshaw knife for collectors, gift buyers, and lovers of maritime craft who understand the lasting beauty of steel, wood, and bone shaped with care.