This is a beautiful deep black obsidian knife with a handle from a Mule Deer antler shed. The handle has natural pearling which makes for a smooth yet firm grip in the hand. The blade and handle are joined together with real deer sinew and waterproofed with beeswax.
Unlike the majority of modern stone knives, I made this one with the traditional method of percussion flaking and rock into a knife. Most modern knives are made with the help of machinery such as rock saws and grinding tools.
this knife is very sharp. Since obsidian is a natural glass, it is fragile. This knife is functional, but it should not be dropped. Most people use my knives for display. A knife stand or storage box for show and tell would be a good way to properly care for this knife!
