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3.7" Pocket Knife with Bumblebee Jasper Inlays
This 3.7" long high-quality folding pocket knife is a stunning fusion of sleek design and natural elegance. Hand-crafted in Utah, it features polished inlays of bumblebee jasper on the handle, a vibrant stone from Mount Papandayan in Indonesia known for its bold, swirling patterns of orange, black, and yellow.
Equipped with a razor-sharp stainless steel blade, this high-quality knife is both refined and functional. More than just a tool, this is a collectible masterpiece, a perfect blend of fine craftsmanship and the timeless beauty of natural stone.
Equipped with a razor-sharp stainless steel blade, this high-quality knife is both refined and functional. More than just a tool, this is a collectible masterpiece, a perfect blend of fine craftsmanship and the timeless beauty of natural stone.
About Bumblebee Jasper
Bumblebee jasper is the trade name for a vibrantly colored, fibrous calcite mined exclusively from Mount Papandayan in Indonesia. It is has very distinctive yellow, orange, and black banding resembling the color patterns of a bumblebee, hence the name. The orange and yellow colors are mainly caused by finely dispersed realgar while the black bands are caused by pyrite. Technically it is not a jasper, as it is primarily calcite and contains very little silica.
A Note On Toxicity
Many websites list bumblebee jasper as a toxic mineral since it contains realgar, which has a high arsenic content. But, in a polished state, the realgar within bumblebee jasper is not readily absorbed through the skin. Therefore it is fairly safe to handle, though we recommend washing your hands after handling just to be on the safe side.
The real danger is to anyone cutting/ or polishing the stone or handling raw, unpolished bumblebee jasper. The dust created could easily be inhaled or ingested, which would pose a serious health risk.
Bumblebee jasper is the trade name for a vibrantly colored, fibrous calcite mined exclusively from Mount Papandayan in Indonesia. It is has very distinctive yellow, orange, and black banding resembling the color patterns of a bumblebee, hence the name. The orange and yellow colors are mainly caused by finely dispersed realgar while the black bands are caused by pyrite. Technically it is not a jasper, as it is primarily calcite and contains very little silica.
A Note On Toxicity
Many websites list bumblebee jasper as a toxic mineral since it contains realgar, which has a high arsenic content. But, in a polished state, the realgar within bumblebee jasper is not readily absorbed through the skin. Therefore it is fairly safe to handle, though we recommend washing your hands after handling just to be on the safe side.
The real danger is to anyone cutting/ or polishing the stone or handling raw, unpolished bumblebee jasper. The dust created could easily be inhaled or ingested, which would pose a serious health risk.
$349
SPECIES
Calcite, Realgar & Pyrite
LOCATION
Mount Papandayan, West Java, Indonesia
SIZE
Knife: 3.7" long
CATEGORY
ITEM
#370817
