Long handle fixed blade knife w/ fighting elk image

 ANTLER HANDLE WITH SILVER FIGHTING ELK INLAY IMAGE BY ARTIST TOM GYWEN

Damascus hook blade knife with a handle that is crafted from a authentic antler and then shaped to form the handle. The elk & brass inlay handle measures 5" x 1". The blade makes the knife strong and stable. The blade is 4"1/2" x 1". Beautiful fighting elk details on the handle are unique. A truly one of a kind.The custom sheath has a secure snap feature that holds the knife securely and has a loop to allow you to wear it on you belt. This is a beautiful knife. A true collectable.

Blade: Damascus steel was the forged steel of the blades of swords smithed in the Near East from ingots of Wootz steel imported from Southern India and Sri Lanka. This was known as Sinhala Wane (Sinhala Steel). These swords are characterized by distinctive patterns of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water, or in a "ladder" or "teardrop" pattern. Such blades were reputed to be tough, resistant to shattering, and capable of being honed to a sharp, resilient edge. The steel is named after Damascus the capital city of Syria and one of the largest cities in the ancient Levant. It may either refer to swords made or sold in Damascus directly, or it may just refer to the aspect of the typical patterns, by comparison with Damask fabrics (also named for Damascus).

Antler Handle: Antlers are extensions of an animal's skull found in members of the Cervidae family. Antlers are a single structure composed of bone, cartilage, fibrous tissue, skin, nerves, and blood vessels. They are generally found only on males.