SCR1 - Eskimo-Style Knife. Carved (Musk Ox?) Horn Handle.
This wonderful knife has an old trade blade affixed to a carved horn handle
in the Eskimo style. The handle is made of horn, and its rich golden color is
suggestive of an origin from the boss of the musk ox. This is completely
appropriate to the appearance of the knife. This horn handle is elaborately
carved in the shape of a hand, with long delicate fingers gripping the base of
the blade. There is a hole for a lanyard through the handle, which is
appropriate. The curved blade (6 inches long) has been sharpened down, and
might not be original to the handle. A brass ferrule (loose) protects the top
of the handle from further splintering. The handle is 5 ½ inches long. This is
a wonderful knife for a collector. Easily Good.
Price - $175.00