AmerRuss --- J. D. Smith & Joseph Shnayder --- Damascus Serpent Dagger in Jeweled Silver Sheath

Description:
AmerRuss --- Being a collaboration between ABS master bladesmith, J D Smith, and jeweler, Joseph Shnayder, this extraordinary work of art starts with 15N20 and 1084 steels forged to shape into a 7 1/2 inch, double-edged blade of finely and intricately patterned damascus. Three-dimensionally carved and sculpted damascus quillion and pommel.   Carved diamond-pattern African blackwood grip with solid silver mounts encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds and cabochon garnets.  Hand wrought sheath of solid silver being pairs of intertwined serpents on each side, each with ruby eyes and bordered with acanthus-engraved edges, studded with diamonds at each intersection. Cabochon garnets at tip. Overall length: 14 inches. Materials used, as listed by the makers, include Blade: 15N20, 1084 steels, and modified "Turkish ribbon" core, high density "WS" edges. Silver: 11.29 oz. Rubies: 8 round faceted, 0.64 carats total. Diamonds: 159 round brilliant, 6.43 carats total. Garnets: 6 pear-shaped Mozambique cabochon. Handle: African blackwood. In red velvet, satin and tan leather-lined case.  Completed in 2011 and in new condition.


Price: $15,975.