Ancient Ocean is an exquisite batwing folder that continues a dramatic
aquatic theme throughout the knife -- from the inlaid fossil brain coral
to coral strands and detailed engraving of baculite patterns. All of
these tell the story of a time when Western Montana was once covered in waves.
The mosaic Damascus blade shows alternating complex radials designed to
compliment the twisted pattern of fossil brain coral set into the
handle. The damascus has been blued and shows off blue and gold
tones. A faceted Montana garnet thumb stud provides easy opening of the
blade.
A window frame on each side of the scales reveals an inlaid fossil brain
coral. Entangled, carved seaweed tentacles travel over the window
frames. The bolster area of the handle is engraved in a
fossil
baculite.
pattern. The straight shells have a dramatic pattern throughout. These
fossils were found by Shane near his family ranch.
The screws throughout have been meticulously textured. The entire
all-steel handle in framed with 24kt gold inlay. 15N20 carbon steel
liners have been textured and heat blued. The backbar and spine have
been engraved in a line of circles, similar to the baculite columns. The
engraving continues on the inside of the backbar and is completed with
Shane's mark, "ST". Silky smooth action with a very satisfying click
upon engagement.
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