J. D. Smith & Joseph Shnayder "AmerRuss" Jeweled Damascus Serpent Dagger
| 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. $15,975. |
Read about the craftsmen and the making of the blade at: http://www.amerrussbladearts.com/gallery_serpentdagger.html
See a series of photos of the knife under construction: http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php?showtopic=19605
See an independent blog discussing this knife: http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php?showtopic=20202&st=0
See a biography of ABS Master Smith, J. D. Smith: http://www.arscultri.com/en/messermacher.php?messermacher=22
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