The Golden Dagger in Damascus and Mother of Pearl
The Golden Dagger with Damacus blade and mother of pearl inlays
The Golden Dagger with Damacus blade and mother of pearl inlays multi views
The Golden Dagger with Damacus in the making
The Golden Dagger with Damacus blade and mother of pearl inlays side view
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Meticulous Mother of Pearl inlays adorn the fully sculpted Damascus handle, creating one of the most striking features of this exceptional dagger.
Another defining element is the substantial solid gold guard and pommel, lending the piece both visual presence and impressive weight. In total, 10.2 ounces of gold (as cast) were used in its construction. The blade was forged from 1084 and 15N20 steel in a modified ladder pattern, accented by a bold 15N20 banding layer that gives the Damascus a dramatic and distinctive appearance.
The fully fluted HCK solid Damascus handle has been intricately sculpted and inlaid with Mother of Pearl not only across the flat surfaces, but also along the rounded sides — a highly demanding process due to the handle’s contoured form.
All inlay work was completed entirely by hand, beginning with 6 mm thick Mother of Pearl. The pommel is further enhanced with a AAA-grade ammonite displaying a full spectrum of natural color. The engraving was executed by the late Darren Reeves of Montana.
- OAL:12 1/2 "BL: 6"
- Rockwell Hardness C 59
- HCK Damascus Blade 1084 & 15N20
- Solid HCK Damascus sculpted handle
- Lost wax cast solid gold guard
- Solid gold pommel
- AAA Ammonite gemstone
- Engraved by D. Reeves
Kunst in Stahl, Art in Steel, ISBN-10: 3938711582 and Knives 2011, ISBN-10: 1440211132
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