Scrimshaw Style Pocket Knife made in New England from resin scrimshaw. The original design is hand done and beautifully etched in keeping with the Scrimshaw tradition. The polymer used to produce this product captures all the fine detailed etching of the original design. The blade is stainless steel. Completely hand finished, this stainless steel knife has a Velcro belt clip and all the knife comes with the pictured sheath. It is a useful lock blade pocket knife.
The dimensions with the blade closed are 3.00" x 0.96" x 0.55". The blade itself is approximately 2.35" making the width of the knife with an open blade 5.35".
The artwork was originally hand etched by Linda Layden. Linda Layden has been making beautiful works of art in the scrimshaw field for over 40 years. Originally a hobby that became a full time job. Her work can be found in galleries and museums across the world. A mold is made of the original piece and then an open cast pour of the resin mixture. The pieces are removed from the mold and sanded and inked, then placed on their size appropriate findings.
Linda Layden developed an interest in Scrimshaw after viewing a collection belonging to journalist Roger Hawthorne, who traveled with Admiral Bird on an expedition to Antarctica. In 1971, after becoming interested in the whaling era and the natural materials used, she began making scrimshaw items for friends and family. She specialized in wildlife and scenic motifs. Soon after, her work was being commissioned by art lovers and collectors throughout the world.
- Hand Finished Acrylic Resin Scrimshaw
- Originally Hand Etched in the USA!
- Stainless Steel Knife
- Belt Clip Pouch
- A portion of the proceeds are donated to charities that help protect elephants
