Lot 1656
Meteorite Dragon Tanto Knife. This large 12.25 inch Dragon Tanto knife features a 5.75 x 1.25 inch 100% meteorite blade crafted from the highly desired Gibeon iron-nickel meteorite. Gibeon meteorites are highly praised by collectors for the fantastic Widmanstatten pattern that they reveal when etched. These unique patterns result from the two types of nickel alloys responding to the etch differently and are what define and separate iron-nickel meteorites from all other rocks on Earth. This is a unique design that will never be duplicated and has been expertly crafted with silver winged dragons on both sides of the sterling silver guard, as well as a different style winged dragon on the silver end cap. The handle is made from exotic Amboyna Burl from Indonesia. Large knives like this are rarely made because much of the rare meteorite is lost in cutting and the Gibeon meteorite, found in the Great Nama Land of Namibia in Africa, was worth many hundreds of dollars. This unique collectible would be the highlight of any collection.
Add $20.00 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,600.
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