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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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CASE XX 6207 SS Vera Bradley Pattern SCRIMSHAW KNIFE

Seller: pyco_99 ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.4% (3,452 ratings)
Location: United States

$279.99

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Silver Stag Deep Valley Scrimshaw Handle Knife/Sheath Signed Michelle Severe 04

Seller: mamcg-7894 ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.2% (1,339 ratings)
Location: United States

$389.94 or best offer

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Buck Deer Scrimshaw Scene Smooth White Bone Lockback Folding Pocket Knife

Seller: rogers_sweet_outdoor_deals ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.7% (19,645 ratings)
Location: United States

$918.33

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IMPACT CUTLERY RARE CUSTOM D2 FULL TANG BOWIE KNIFE SCRIMSHAW WORK BULL HORN

Seller: custom.knife ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.7% (15,389 ratings)
Location: United Kingdom

$190.00 or best offer

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Sundance Scrimshaw Limited Edition

Seller: chnew_6896
Location: United States

$200.00 or best offer

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IMPACT CUTLERY RARE CUSTOM D2 ART BOWIE KNIFE SCRIMSHAW WORK CAMEL BONE HANDL

Seller: custom.knife ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.7% (15,389 ratings)
Location: United Kingdom

$189.00

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Schrade SC260 Knife Scrimshaw #07233 "Giorgianni Art" C-1975 W/Packaging,​Papers

Seller: ditwtexas ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (4,449 ratings)
Location: United States

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$399.99
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Schrade Migratory Bird Knife 1985 USA Limited Edition Scrimshaw Set W/Packaging

Seller: ditwtexas ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (4,449 ratings)
Location: United States

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$299.99
$209.99 or best offer

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Schrade 260 Knife "Razor Ground" USA Scrimshaw Handle Scenes W/Packaging,​Papers

Seller: ditwtexas ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (4,449 ratings)
Location: United States

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Schrade 285UH Knife 1985 Scrimshaw First Migratory Bird Stamp W/Packaging,​Papers

Seller: ditwtexas ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (4,449 ratings)
Location: United States

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