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Laramie Knifeworks -- Spalted Dogwood Burl and Ironwood and Trout Damascus Drop Point Knife
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| Knife Type: Bird and Trout Damascus Drop Point |
| Blade Length: 3 inches |
| Overall Length: 6 11/16 inches |
| Blade Steel: "Hailstorm" pattern Damascus High Carbon Steel |
| Handle
Material: Spalted
Dogwood Burl Bolster Material: Ironwood |
| Filework: On top of blade |
| Sheath: Cordovan Leather |
| Additional
Information:
Dogwood trees symbolize life. The dogwood blossom
that springs every Spring indicates the end of winter (death) and
the beginning of a new life. Dogwood trees also represent joy and
beauty that a new life or rebirth brings. The color white represents
purity and innocence.
According
to legend, Jesus was crucified on a cross that was made from a
dogwood tree. The flower of the dogwood tree has four pedals, like
the four posts of a cross, and the center of the flower resembles
the crown of thorns. Occasionally, a dogwood tree would produce a
burl which
is a growth in which the grain is radically deformed because of some
stress or damage and makes knots and swirly figure. This particular
piece of dogwood burl is also spalted which makes for outrageous
figure and wonderful character.
Ironwood is native to the Sonoran Desert and is found in Mexico Arizona, and California. The wood it produces is so hard and dense that it sinks in water. It was typically used for firewood and charcoal. The wood is not in immediate danger of extinction but is a protected wood in Mexico. The wood I use is from dead trees that are over 200 years old and is legally obtained. This particular piece provides a nice contrast to the Spalted Dogwood Burl. |
| Price: $200 |
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