Ancient Custom Works
by Adam P. Anczykowski
Knives
" Stikine Point "
Price: 2 200 USD

"Stikine Point" is the knife that Chief Red Cloud would take for one of his war expeditions.

The name comes from beautiful, wild and unexplored Stikine river in northern British Columbia, Canada.

Blade is strong and lean with beautiful flow of etched lines in cable Damascus custom forged by Gene Osborn.

The uniqueness of this knife is achieved not only by the blade but also by unusual piece of 150 000 years old ,very well preserved Mammoth rib.

The leather sheath is all hand made from top quality leather and is completely waterproof .

Knife comes in custom made high quality wooden box.

  • Blade - cable Damascus forged by Gene Osborn from 3 billet composite with nickel twist. Blade is double tempered and then local tempered. Hardened to C-58 and beautifully etched . Overall length is app. 12 ".
  • Handle - very rare, 150 000 years old Mammoth rib, pristine condition.
  • Bolster and end cap - cable Damascus custom forged by Gene Osborn.
  • Leather Sheath - top quality heavy weight leather, heavy brass pins. Special treatment guarantees waterproofness. All hand made and hand stitched with linen waxed heavy thread.
  • Box - custom made with brass hinges, inside covered with velure fabric. Knife is laying on a pillow. On top of the box is engraved sign: Ancient Custom Works

Materials used:
  • prime Siberian Mammoth rib ivory
  • forged cable damascus steel by Gene Osborn
  • forged cable steel for bolster and end cap
  • linen thread
  • bee wax
  • prime quality full grain leather