8.2" Damascus Knife With Fossil Dinosaur Bone (Gembone) Inlays

This is a 8.2" long, damascus steel knife with a handle made out of polished, red/purple/blue, agatized dinosaur bone (Gembone). The bone is from the Morrison Formation in Utah and is approximately 150 million years old. Comes with a carrying case.

The bone would have likely been from one of the large Sauropod dinosaurs in the Morrison Formation such as Diplodocus or Camarasaurus, as theropod bones such as Allosaurus are hollow and typically not solid enough to polish or carve.

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.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Unidentified
LOCATION
Utah
FORMATION
Morrison Formation
SIZE
Gembone inlay 3.2" long, knife 8.2" long, 3.8" blade
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#125252
GUARANTEE
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