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10.4" Bowie Knife With Fossil Dinosaur Bone (Gembone) Inlays
This high-quality Bowie knife is a bold fusion of prehistoric wonder and exceptional craftsmanship. Artistically hand-crafted in Utah, it features striking inlays of genuine dinosaur gembone in the handle—sourced from the 150-million-year-old Morrison Formation of Colorado. Two distinct varieties of fossil bone are showcased: one in warm tones of brown and red, the other in vivid shades of purple and blue. Each piece is expertly polished to reveal the fossil’s intricate, cell-like structure, making the handle a true work of natural art.
The robust stainless steel blade delivers the strength and presence expected from a Bowie knife, while the custom inlays elevate it to a collectible masterpiece. More than just a knife, this is a functional sculpture—where ancient history meets modern craftsmanship in one unforgettable piece.
The robust stainless steel blade delivers the strength and presence expected from a Bowie knife, while the custom inlays elevate it to a collectible masterpiece. More than just a knife, this is a functional sculpture—where ancient history meets modern craftsmanship in one unforgettable piece.
About Dinosaur Gembone
Dinosaur gembone, also known as agatized or fossilized dinosaur bone, is a rare and highly prized material formed when the porous structure of dinosaur bone is replaced by silica-rich minerals such as agate, chalcedony, or jasper over millions of years. This fossilization process preserves the intricate internal cell patterns of the original bone, which are often visible as vibrant, web-like structures under the polished surface.
Gembone is typically found in the Morrison Formation of the American West, especially in Utah and Colorado, where Late Jurassic dinosaur remains are common. The resulting stones can display a wide range of striking colors—including reds, browns, purples, blacks, and blues—depending on the specific minerals present during fossilization.
Highly sought after by collectors, lapidary artists, and jewelers, dinosaur gembone is both a geological wonder and a tangible connection to the prehistoric past. Each piece is completely unique, with its own natural patterning and coloration shaped by ancient time and mineral-rich waters.
Dinosaur gembone, also known as agatized or fossilized dinosaur bone, is a rare and highly prized material formed when the porous structure of dinosaur bone is replaced by silica-rich minerals such as agate, chalcedony, or jasper over millions of years. This fossilization process preserves the intricate internal cell patterns of the original bone, which are often visible as vibrant, web-like structures under the polished surface.
Gembone is typically found in the Morrison Formation of the American West, especially in Utah and Colorado, where Late Jurassic dinosaur remains are common. The resulting stones can display a wide range of striking colors—including reds, browns, purples, blacks, and blues—depending on the specific minerals present during fossilization.
Highly sought after by collectors, lapidary artists, and jewelers, dinosaur gembone is both a geological wonder and a tangible connection to the prehistoric past. Each piece is completely unique, with its own natural patterning and coloration shaped by ancient time and mineral-rich waters.
SPECIES
Unidentified
LOCATION
Colorado
FORMATION
Morrison Formation
SIZE
Knife 10.4" long, Blades 5.6"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#327613
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