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3.5" Pocket Knife With Fossil Dinosaur Bone (Gembone) Inlays
This high-quality pocket knife is a stunning blend of natural history and functional artistry. Handcrafted in Utah, it features a handle made from genuine red dinosaur gembone sourced from the Morrison Formation, dating back approximately 150 million years to the Late Jurassic period. The fossilized bone is polished to reveal vivid red hues and intricate, cell-like structure, making each knife a unique and eye-catching work of art.
Measuring 3.5" when closed, the knife is equipped with two sharp, 2.5" stainless steel blades—perfect for versatile everyday use. It comes complete with a premium leather belt sheath for secure carry. More than just a tool, this is a functional collectible forged from prehistoric beauty and expert craftsmanship.
Measuring 3.5" when closed, the knife is equipped with two sharp, 2.5" stainless steel blades—perfect for versatile everyday use. It comes complete with a premium leather belt sheath for secure carry. More than just a tool, this is a functional collectible forged from prehistoric beauty and expert craftsmanship.
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 3.5" long, Blades 3"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#327576
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