Sheath: Gray Lizard Skin Inlaid in Hand-Carved 9-10 oz. Leather Shoulder
Knife: "Aurora" is a great knife, a stout, yet
comfortable work of edged art. I made the drop-point blade from 440C
high chromium stainless tool steel, hollow ground and mirror polished
for the greatest service and longevity. The blade has a thick spine,
made from 3/16" stock, for great strength and substance. I've fileworked
and intense pattern on the spine, my close "heterodyne" pattern, with
over 400 hand-cuts on this particular knife! The tang is fully tapered,
and two pairs of dovetailed bolsters are mounted, made of 304 high
nickel, high chromium stainless steel, chosen for its absolute longevity
and beauty. I've hand-engraved a clean, light, and simple leaf and
scroll pattern on them. They secure a pair of Dumortierite gemstone
handle scales, a tough purple gem with tiny bits of rusty red and
spidery veins running throughout, for a very ancient look. The handle
has enough mass to counter the lighter blade for great control, and it's
large enough between the quillions for four fingers and a comfortable,
secure grip.
Sheath: The sheath I made for this knife is hand-carved
and tooled, a deep purple-black case made from 9-10 oz. leather
shoulder, with six teardrop inlays of gray Teju lizard skin. It's
hand-stitched with polyester sinew, lacquered and sealed.
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