Santa Fe Stoneworks - CJS66-WMOP/MOKUME

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This very unique Kershaw "Leek" knife with Santa Fe Stoneworks Inlay is in stock and can ship to you immediately.

The handle of the knife is inlayed with Mother of Pearl and Mokume Gane' by Santa Fe Stoneworks.  Nickel silver accents enhance the design of this exquisite collector's knife. The 3.5" blade is made of a composite Sandvik steel.

Mother of Pearl shares in a rich tradition in which shells of various sizes and types were used as currency by islanders and traders alike. Still highly prized, pearl-handled knives and guns are favorites among collectors. 

Mokume-Gane (木目金 ) literally translates to mean wood grained metal. The technique of developing a pattern much like wood grain in metal laminae is a result of the principle of diffusion; the bonding of layers of metal, without the use of solder or flux, using at least two different colored metals or alloys compatible in their properties of ductility and malleability. The diffusion occurs by pressure and/or heat, which causes agitation and intermingling of molecules, atoms, ions, etc. at the interfaces of metal and/or alloy sheets. A new molecular crystalline structure is created between each of the laminae or layers, creating one homogenous mass. Patterns like wood grain could then be achieved after alternately carving and forging, resulting in topographical patterns.

About the Work

Kershaw Knives, located in Oregon, has a worldwide reputation for producing cutlery of outstanding style, smooth action and durability. Designed by Ken Onion for Kershaw, this knife features a patented Speed-Safe torsion bar system for assisted opening, a lock for safe carrying, and a pocket clip. The superior functionality of Ken Onion's innovative designs has proven his production knives to be among the best offered in the world today. The 3.5" blade is made of a composite Sandvik steels.

Like fine wood working tools and chisels, the knife blade is made of Sandvik 13C26 stainless steel and CPM-D2 Steel with a cutting edge honed to near surgical sharpness. A thin layer of Copper adds to the distinctive look of the blade.

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