This Inlaid Turquoise Pocket Knife is a master work of art! Quality manmade Turquoise, Jet and Mother of Pearl have been perfectly inlaid inshining steel channels on the handle to this one along with somegenuine Ironwood for a natural touch. This knife was made with SurgicalSteel by the Frost Cutlery. Inlaid by hand by master Navajo Indiancraftswoman Doris Yazzie of Kayenta, Arizona. A true work of art. Formand function, this one was built for beauty and for lasting quality togive years of good service. Signed DY Navajo. The handle to this knifeis 4-1/8" long. The stainless steel blade is 3" in length. This onecomes with a black Nylon sheath which is 4-3/4" long closes withVelcro.

Turquoise is a valuable mineral and is possibly the mostvaluable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has beenmined for eons since at least 6000 BC. by early Egyptians. Its historyalso includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans andPersians. Its popularity is still quite strong today. Although crystalsof any size are rare, some small crystals have been found in Virginiaand elsewhere. Most specimens are crypto crystalline, meaning that thecrystals could only be seen by a microscope. The finest turquoise comesfrom Iran but is challenged by some southwestern United Statesspecimens. The name comes from a French word, which means stone ofTurkey, from where Persian material passed on its way to Europe.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art.And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly amember of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is thereal deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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