Vintage Custom Handcrafted Elk Antler Bear Scrimshaw Bowie Hunting Knife Sheath
Vintage Custom Handcrafted Elk Antler & Bear Scrimshaw Hunting Knife. Artisan Crafted circa 1996 by "Two Bears" - Over 30 Years Old. Up for sale is an exceptional, one-of-a-kind vintage custom fixed-blade hunting knife, handcrafted approximately 30 years ago by the artisan known as Two Bears. This rugged, frontier-style piece is a masterwork of functional outdoor art, making it an outstanding addition for serious knife collectors, western history enthusiasts, or rustic lodge decor.
The robust handle measures 5.5 inches (approx 13.97 cm) and is fashioned from a heavy, highly textured genuine elk antler beam. The natural crown of the antler is preserved at the pommel, featuring a drilled lanyard hole with a leather thong and a handcrafted accent bead. The inner grip area has been ground smooth and polished to a beautiful ivory finish, showcasing a finely detailed, two-dimensional scrimshaw-style engraving of a roaring grizzly bear head. The handle is anchored by a solid brass finger guard and a custom spacer stack of alternating red and black micro-spacers, ensuring a tight, rattle-free assembly.The heavy-duty blade measures 5.5 inches (approx 13.97 cm) in length, has a width of (1.5 inches) (approx 3.81 cm), and features a classic trailing-point profile with a generous belly. The upper portion of the blade flats showcases an artistic hand-hammered "tsuchime" texture, while the primary bevel features a clean, satin-finished cutting edge. Weighing a solid 9.9 ounces (approx 280.66 grams), this knife offers a balanced, heavy-in-the-hand feel. Accompanying this custom blade is its original, high-quality thick leather sheath, custom-tailored for a secure fit.
The sheath is beautifully decorated with long, hand-cut leather fringe along the seam, a whipstitched edge border, and a front thong holding two polished natural deer antler tips as decorative dangles. This vintage pre-owned knife is in excellent collector-grade condition. The genuine elk antler handle is completely solid, with no cracks or structural flaws, and the hand-carved bear head retains crisp, sharp details.
The brass guard displays a beautiful natural patina that can be polished or left as-is for vintage character. The leather sheath is clean, supple, and fully functional, with all fringe and antler accents intact. Collectors are encouraged to review the high-resolution photographs to inspect the exact condition of this hand-crafted heirloom.