This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife with an excellent Montana Cutthroat scrimshaw artwork and beautiful turquoise inlay. This knife is truly a work of “Montana” art as it shows the Cutthroat Trout, which is the Montana State fish, hammered “rustic” Damascus a tribute to the wilderness of our state and inlaid Turquoise as an honor to our Native American Indian heritage. 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 with blacksmith hammered finish. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of nice white wild animal (possibly Buffalo) bone grip scales which are secured to the piece using two mosaic pins of brass and copper and six smaller brass pins. The knife also features a set of polished stainless-steel bolsters with a comfortable finger well. The tang and knife spine have been artfully hand vine filled. The grips have also artfully been scrimshaw etched with image of the Cutthroat Trout, one of the most desired fish for all Fly Fisherman of Montana. The knife is in brand new condition and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity along with a Lifetime warranty. 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 overall 10” in length with the blade being 5” long. The sheath and knife together measure 11” long. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.