Note about scrimshaw knives: The knife brands shown are not always available or not always suitable for scrimshaw work. I work with the best handle material I can find. If I receive a knife that is too pitted or has too many pockets in the bone material, that knife is not scrimshaw engraved. The specific knives below are available for purchase, but I will repeat the illustrations in the future on other knives. They are still "one of a kind" as they are illustrated by hand and the position of the lines and the all-over illustration will change from knife to knife.
Bone is a pitted material by nature. Therefore the "specs" are to be expected and not considered defects. It is not possible to find bone material that doesn't have some of these. As I have stated above, I try my best
to use the best material I can find.
These are colored with thinned down Windsor Newton oil color. The color, as well as the black & white illustration, sit in tiny scratches engraved into the surface of the bone material. See "About Scrimshaw" page linked below for more information about the art-form of scrimshaw. Each comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity" where the piece is named, dated and signed.
"Lighting the Way #3" Fixed Blade Bone Handled Knife with Sewn Leather Sheath
Illustration of a lighthouse landscape scrimshaw engraved onto a bone handled gentleman's whittler knife with a bright brass guard with rosewood inserts,.
One of a kind that comes with a certificate of authenticity that has the story of the Scrimshaw art form and that is named, dated and signed. Also included is a polishing cloth to keep this piece bright and shining for years to come.
Measures: 2-3/8" Stainless Steel Blade. Overall Length: 6-3/8", Sheath: 5-1/2" L x 2-1/4" W
Price: $158.00 USD (includes tax and shipping)
"Forest Trail" Fixed Blade Bone Handled Knife with Sewn Leather Sheath
Illustration of a woodland path with a large box tortoise scrimshaw engraved onto a wide shaped bone handled fixed blade skinner style knife.
One of a kind that comes with a certificate of authenticity that has the story of the Scrimshaw art form and that is named, dated and signed.
Also included is a polishing cloth to keep this piece bright and shining for years to come.
Blade Measures: 4" Stainless Steel Blade. Overall Length: 7-1/2".
Price: $168.00 USD (includes tax and shipping)
"Wildflower Bay" Fixed Blade Bone Handled Knife with Sewn Leather Sheath
Illustration of a masted sailing ship with a shoreline with a field of tropical flowers scrimshaw engraved onto a wide shaped bone handled fixed blade skinner style knife.
One of a kind that comes with a certificate of authenticity that has the story of the Scrimshaw art form and that is named, dated and signed. Also included is a polishing cloth to keep this piece bright and shining for years to come.
Blade Measures: 4" Stainless Steel Blade. Overall Length: 7-1/2".
Price: $168.00 USD (includes tax and shipping)
"Lighting the Way #4" Fixed Damascus Blade Scrimshaw Engraved Bone Handled Knife Scrimshaw engraved illustration of a lighthouse landscape, The fixed blade is hand made damascus by the knife makers at Silver Dollar City near Branson MO.
Heavy sewn leather sheath with nicely tooled patterning..
One of a kind that comes with a certificate of authenticity that has the story of the Scrimshaw art form and that is named, dated and signed. Also included is a polishing cloth to keep this piece bright and shining for years to come.
Measures: 8" with 3-7/8" stainless steel blade and a 4-1/8" handle. Sheath: 7-1/4" L x 2-1/4" W
Price: $158.00 USD (includes tax and shipping)
"Homestead" Scrimshaw Engraved Mammoth Belt Buckle Illustration of a homestead landscape engraved into a low domed polished mammoth oval. One of a kind that comes with a certificate of authenticity that has the story of the Scrimshaw art form and that is named, dated and signed. Also included is a certificate authenticating the mammoth ivory and a polishing cloth to keep this piece bright and shining for years to come. Buckle base is polished brass.
Measures: 1-1/2" W x 2" oval.
Price: $145.00 USD
"Antique Lighting" Scrimshaw Engraved Mammoth Belt Buckle Illustration of a Victorian lighthouse landscape engraved into a low domed polished mammoth oval. One of a kind that comes with a certificate of authenticity that has the story of the Scrimshaw art form and that is named, dated and signed. Also included is a certificate authenticating the mammoth ivory and a polishing cloth to keep this piece bright and shining for years to come. Buckle base is polished brass.
Measures: 1-1/2" W x 2" oval.
