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Great American West Collector Auction

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 12:00PM EDT
Lot 209

Montana Territory Knives Indian Chief Damascus

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Offered on the public market for the first time is this handmade Damascus and scrimshaw pocket knife from the Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana. The knife blade has been forged from 396 layers of very high quality 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon which is then heated and folded creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a desirable raindrop wave Damascus pattern. The hollow grind blade is then paired with the polished wild animal bone that has been scrimshaw carved with a portrait of a Sioux Native American Indian Chief wearing a headdress. The knife shows highly engraved vine file worked brass bolster linings that match the vine file work on the spring grip frame and tang back. The pocket knife is considered ambidextrous as the hole can be used from either side. The knife has been paired with a Great American Bison Buffalo leather hand crafted sheath which has been partially hand tooled. 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 measures overall when open 3” in length with a 3” long blade. When closed the knife is 4” in length.

Condition

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