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Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red
Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red
Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red
Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red
Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red
Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red
Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red
Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red
Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red
Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red

Knapped Stone Knife. Native American Style. Antler Handle. Sinew. #3 Red

$ 61.77

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Tribal Affiliation: Blackfoot
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Condition: Excellent condition. Displayed only.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Artisan: Unknown
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Provenance: Winders Collections
  • Origin: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    I bought this and several others (some already sold) from a Blackfoot Indian who had a small weekend trading business.  I know he had a number of non-native friends and customers, and dealt in some re-enactment articles, so I do not know if the maker of this knife was Indian, Anglo, or what, but that was not important to me - the maker was an expert.   I have been trying to make various Native American items off and on for 70 years, and I am good at some of it.  Not at flint knapping.  It is difficult!  It takes a lot of skill!  Different skills and talents are involved than woodcarving or stone carving or pipe making or featherwork.   And a lot of patience and breakage and more patience.
    The workmanship on this knife is amazing.  Uniform flakes. Very thin and sharp edge.  Sturdy attachment to the antler handle, with very tight sinew.   It can be used as a paper knife (letter opener) without danger of damaging it, and undoubtedly will cut, but unless you are skilled enough in the art enough to resharpen any breakage, I wouldn't do it.  Neta had these on display with a bunch of French crystal and porcelain items - connecting theme being skilled artists and "things I like"- the combination looked great - a still life.
    This one has a red blade with one natural black spot on the top edge.  9" long, 4.5" blade.  Translucent stone.