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.

See also: Unique and Rare Antique and Collectible Scrimshaw Items

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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Scrimshaw Pocket Knife,​ Japan 6A Quality Steel,​ The Voyager,​ National Blade

Seller: patsur66 ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (95 ratings)
Location: United States

$35.00 or best offer

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Sam McDowell Knife Scrimshaw Bone Geese Mountain Scenery Early Works Art Vintage

Seller: spiritof6 ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (809 ratings)
Location: United States
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$65.00

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$84.50

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Smith & Wesson Scrimshaw WOLF Pocket Knife - Pam Essex #789016 NEW SEALED 2005

Seller: nickl2 ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (2,159 ratings)
Location: United States

$19.99 or best offer

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1980s Pam Essex RACCOON Art Knife Scrimshaw by Taylor USA

Seller: therpsajik ★★★★★★★★★★ 95.5% (5,687 ratings)
Location: United States
Ends: 1 day

$40.00

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$55.00

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Winchester 2007 Wildlife Series Ersatz Scrimshaw 3 Pocket Knife Set W Wood Box

Seller: sandkdudek ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.9% (6,464 ratings)
Location: United States

$17.99

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Smith & Wesson Scrimshaw Eagle Pocket Knife

Seller: ghosthunter04 ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (3,478 ratings)
Location: United States

$15.00 or best offer

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SCHRADE SCRIMSHAW USA CARBON STEEL 1979 LIGHT HOUSE & GULLS STOCKMAN KNIFE SC505

Seller: any2edgedsword ★★★★★★★★★★ 100% (6,281 ratings)
Location: United States

$105.00 or best offer

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SMITH & WESSON ESSEX SCRIMSHAW EAGLE SW300 POCKET KNIFE MIB v290

Seller: treasures-at-victorias-house ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.8% (8,755 ratings)
Location: United States

$24.99 or best offer

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SMITH & WESSON KNIFE & BELT BUCKLE SET SCRIMSHAW SERIES

Seller: hang_loose_central ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.8% (2,439 ratings)
Location: United States

$60.00

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Winchester Limited Edition Ersatz Scrimshaw Knife Set

Seller: capitalpicks ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.6% (26,454 ratings)
Location: United States

$30.00

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