An incredible knife all handmade with the handle handcrafted from a wonderful piece of Kawakawa Pounamu and Pakohe (Argillite), with brass rivets and comes in a handmade leather sheath.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Pakohe
– Also known as Argillite, and to geologists as metamorphosed indurated mudstone, argillite is particularly associated with the Nelson-Marlborough region in New Zealand. It is found on Rangitoto (D'Urville Island), along the Whangamoa mineral belt, and in the upper reaches of the Maitai, Wairoa and Motueka Rivers. Māori valued Argillite’s strength, hardness and ability to hold a sharpened edge – which made it ideal for making tools (especially Adzes).
Handmade by Kaleb Schad
Knife Size 220mm long x 28mm wide x 20mm thick
Sheath size 43mm wide x 210mm long
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