This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife with an excellent 7th Cavalry flag scrimshaw artwork. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful ladder Damascus pattern. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of nice white wild bone grip scales, which are secured to the piece using two mosaic pins and lanyard loop. The grip is etched with the flag of the U.S. 7th Cavalry that was prominently led by George Custer. The tang of the knife has been artfully hand vine filled. The knife also features a set of polished brass bolsters with a comfortable finger well. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with a Great American Bison Buffalo leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures 9" long with the blade being 5" long.*