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. 

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VINTAGE IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM SMOOTH WHITE SCRIMSHAW BONE KNIFE SET (21426)

Seller: michaelwaynesexton ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.5% (21,512 ratings)
Location: United States

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$295.00
$236.00 or best offer

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SCHRADE MADE IN USA SCRIMSHAW LARGE MOUTH BASS LINER TRAPPER KNIFE SC503 (21635)

Seller: michaelwaynesexton ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.5% (21,512 ratings)
Location: United States

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$115.00
$92.00 or best offer

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Schrade I*XL Wostenholm Scrimshaw Limited Edition Lock Pocket Knife in Case J5

Seller: djh2014 ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (94 ratings)
Location: United States

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$79.99
$74.39

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SCHRADE BUCK DEER SCRIMSHAW 3 blade stockman 8OT SENIOR 2014 serrated RV

Seller: borzoi25 ★★★★★★★★★★ 94.9% (481 ratings)
Location: United States

$62.00

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CUSTOM 1985 CAP CUTLERY JGH SCRIMSHAW HUNTING KNIFE & SHEATH VINTAGE KNIVES TOOL

Seller: okknifelife ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.6% (8,414 ratings)
Location: United States

$225.00 or best offer

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VINTAGE Schrade Scrimshaw USA SC503 Trapper TROUT Pocket Knife

Seller: theempo-68 ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (24 ratings)
Location: United States

$54.95 or best offer

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Scrimshaw Knife GPI 6 Japan 440 Stainless. Edged Sailboat On Handle Parker 80’s

Seller: ldlordel2015 ★★★★★★★★★★ 98.6% (89 ratings)
Location: United States

$19.00

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Vintage CASE XX Scrimshaw Moby Dick W165 SSP Folding Pocket Knife

Seller: faresales ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.2% (2,541 ratings)
Location: United States

$99.99

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5" BARLOW Mallard Ducks Scrimshaw Lockback Folding Pocket Knife

Seller: botato12 ★★★★★★★★★★ 98.9% (676 ratings)
Location: United States

$18.99 or best offer

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CRKT 2867 Curfew Assisted Open Pocket Knife! Brian Kiracofe Scrimshaw Handle!

Seller: dr_bandicoot ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.9% (14,361 ratings)
Location: United States

$149.99

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