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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 43

Navajo Pattern Scrimshaw Damascus Knife of Bozeman

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing an excellent original scrimshaw artwork of a Navajo Trading Post Rug Pattern. 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 mosaic ladder Damascus. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of nice white wild Buffalo bone grips scales. The knife is also finished with stainless steel bolsters and finger holds. The knife shows an outstanding fighting camp knife one of the most versatile blades offered. The tang and knife spine have been artfully hand vine filled. The knife shows a scrimshaw artwork of showing a geometric Navajo Native American Indian Trading Post Rug pattern. The knife is in brand new condition. 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. In total, the knife measures 9"L with the blade being 4 3/4"L.*