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AmerRuss --- J. D. Smith & Joseph Shnayder --- Damascus Serpent Dagger in Jeweled Silver Sheath Guns International #: 100287190 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Knives - Custom - Knives Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Hallowell & Co. Company: Hallowell & Co. Member Since: 3/16/07 First Name: Morris Last Name: Hallowell State: Montana Zip: 59047 Country: United States Phone: (406) 222-4770 Number of Active Listings: 127 Total Number of Listings: 1458 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. ...from arrival at receiving transfer dealer's location, non-firing and non-disassembly. Layaways: 1/3 down with balance due in 60 days. No returns or cancellations on layaways. Payment Types Accepted: Bank checks, money orders & wire transfers; Personal & company checks after a week to clear. About Us: Hallowell & Co. incorporated as a full-time, federally-licensed firearms business in Greenwich, Connecticut in 1983. In 1999, we sold our Greenwich building to Griffin & Howe and moved to Livingston, Montana. Our primary interests lie in high quality, artisanal sporting guns in fine original condition---single shot rifles, custom rifles, double shotguns and double rifles by the best makers, from the beginning of the cartridge era to the present. We look forward to being of service. 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.