Antique and Collectible Rare Scrimshaw Knives

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Scrimshaw knives feature pieces of bone, tooth, or tusk from whales or walrus sculpted into shaped and, usually, carved with designs of varying intricacy. The grooves of the carving are filled in with a pigment or other dark substance to make the picture more visible. Scrimshaw knives and knife handles are hunted by collectors who appreciate not only the creativity and skill that went into the sculpting and carving, but also the fact that the piece is also a decorative (yet practical) tool.

The best scrimshaw knives have a design that complements the shape of the handle, and have been well-preserved with oil and/or wax treatment. Antique scrimshaw knives, particularly, need care since the porousness of tooth and bone cause many pieces to dry and crumble apart after a few years.

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Collectors often don’t actually use scrimshaw knives for their intended purpose — indeed, many are created by craftspeople in the first place purely for decorative reasons. The right knife, displayed in a glass case or on a shelf, or perhaps opened and mounted on a board, can be a great decorative conversation piece. On the other hand, many are well-made enough to be used as knives, and the unique nature of each one means that nobody will have one like yours.

Our current scrimshaw knives and knife handles for sale are below. Bookmark the page and check back as we constantly update these listings as pieces get sold and new ones enter the marketplace. 

Scrimshaw knives for sale

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RARE Vintage 1980's Scrimshaw Whaler's Locker Collector's Series Pocket Knife

Seller: r_fam_2u ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (144 ratings)
Location: United States

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$399.95
$299.96 or best offer

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USED Keen Kutter SCRIMSHAW USA Folding Pocket Knife ONE Blade

Seller: bigmatt45 ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.7% (35,384 ratings)
Location: United States

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$274.99
$233.74 or best offer

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Custom Gary Harbour Scrimshaw Case XX 6254 CV Smooth Bone Trapper With COA 05/20

Seller: rocridger ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.4% (178 ratings)
Location: United States

$249.99 or best offer

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Damascus Steel Dagger Knife,​ Camel Bone Scrimshaw Handle,​ Best Gift,​ Sheath

Seller: premium-handmade-knife ★★★★★★★★★★ 90% (21 ratings)
Location: United States

$299.00 or best offer

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Damascus Steel Bowie Knife,​ Camel Bone,​ Walnut Wood with Scrimshaw Handle,​ Gift

Seller: premium-handmade-knife ★★★★★★★★★★ 90% (21 ratings)
Location: United States

$249.00 or best offer

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VINTAGE HOWARD NEED TX USA GOLD MICARTA SCRIMSHAW HUNTING KNIFE CUSTOM KNIVES EC

Seller: okknifelife ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.6% (8,516 ratings)
Location: United States

$274.00 or best offer

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Vintage Sam McDowell Lighthouse Two Blade Folding Knife Scrimshaw Bone Rare!

Seller: daveyjonestreasures ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.8% (770 ratings)
Location: United States

$379.99

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CASE XX 6207 SS Vera Bradley Pattern SCRIMSHAW KNIFE

Seller: pyco_99 ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.6% (3,642 ratings)
Location: United States

$279.99

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15" Handmade Damascus Steel Combat Tactical Hunting Knife with Scrimshaw,​ Sheath

Seller: ah-traders11 ★★★★★★★★★★ 87.5% (109 ratings)
Location: Pakistan

$248.99 or best offer

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Handmade Carbon Steel Scrimshaw Art on Camel Bone Handle Hunting Bowie Knife

Seller: premium-handmade-knife ★★★★★★★★★★ 90% (21 ratings)
Location: United States

$263.00 or best offer

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