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Last Chance Passed Lots Auction: October 28th, 2022

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 02:00AM EDT - Fri, Oct 28, 2022 03:00PM EDT
Lot 322

Montana Blackfeet Scrimshaw Damascus Knife Bozeman

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing an artful Blackfeet American Indian scrimshaw. 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 animal bone grips scales with an etched scrimshaw of a Blackfoot warrior; the grips scales are secured to the piece using two mosaic pins and lanyard loop. The tang has been artfully hand vine filled. The knife is in brand new condition. The blade is stamped with the outline of the state of Montana "MT" and "Bozeman MT" underneath. The knife has been paired with a genuine leather, hand crafted tooled sheath and stamped "MT Bozeman MT" with the outline of Montana. The knife measures 10 1/4" long with the blade being 5 1/2" long.