Inlaid Turquoise Coral Stainless Steel Brass Engraved Pocket Knife.

This Inlaid Turquoise Coral Silver Pocket Knife is a master work of art! Hand cut pieces of block Turquoise, block Coral, block Jet, and genuine Ironwood have been perfectly inlaid in shining brass channels on the handle of this hand made knife. The mix of gemstones creates a vibrant pattern of contrasting colors that engage the eye. The silver toned Stainless Steel ends are engraved with intricate western designs and give off a high shine. Overall, this knife is 8-1/2" long when open. The handle is 4-7/8" long and the stainless steel blade is 4" in length and it is labeled Stainless. Inlaid designs may vary only slightly.

The existence of coral for Adornment, and it's great demand in our world, dates back over ten thousand years and is known to have been used as a gem since prehistoric times. There are four types of precious coral, black coral, gold coral, red or pink coral, and bamboo coral. Jewelry Quality Coral is also referred to as RED GOLD!! Coral has a history of religious meaning and is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures. Coral was long thought to be a strong talisman against bleeding, evil spirits, and hurricanes.

Turquoise is a highly sought-after mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Aztecs reserved turquoise for the gods and it was not to be worn by mere mortals. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Today, it is more popular than ever and its use around the world is prolific.