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8.5" Knife with Kambaba Jasper Inlays & Base - Hand-Crafted In Utah
This 8.5" artistic knife is a striking fusion of natural elegance and skilled craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Utah, it features kambaba jasper inlays on the handle, each piece polished to reveal the circular mineral formation throughout the green matrix.
The knife comes with a custom matching base made from the same jasper, designed to display the piece beautifully. Hidden magnets securely hold the knife in place, allowing it to be showcased like the functional sculpture it is. From the precision of the blade to the elegance of the stone, this knife is a celebration of craftsmanship and nature, perfect for collectors and anyone who appreciates artistic tools with timeless appeal.
The knife comes with a custom matching base made from the same jasper, designed to display the piece beautifully. Hidden magnets securely hold the knife in place, allowing it to be showcased like the functional sculpture it is. From the precision of the blade to the elegance of the stone, this knife is a celebration of craftsmanship and nature, perfect for collectors and anyone who appreciates artistic tools with timeless appeal.
About Kambaba Jasper
Kambaba jasper—also known in the trade as “crocodile jasper”—is a striking, green-and-black ornamental stone originating from the west-central Bongolava region of Madagascar. Despite the name, it isn’t a true jasper at all, but a rhyolitic volcanic rock that formed from ancient silica-rich lava flows. Its signature appearance comes from swirling green groundmass punctuated by dark, orbicular structures composed of fine amphibole needle aggregates. These orbs can resemble reptilian or amphibian eyes, which is how the nickname “crocodile jasper” arose.
A long-standing misconception suggests that Kambaba jasper is a stromatolite (a fossilized bacterial mat), but scientific study has shown this is incorrect—its textures are igneous rather than biological in origin. Even so, its bold patterning, deep green coloration, and polishable surface have made it a popular decorative material for carvings, spheres, palm stones, and jewelry. When finished, it displays a dramatic, almost ancient look that highlights the unique geological processes that shaped Madagascar’s volcanic landscapes.
Kambaba jasper—also known in the trade as “crocodile jasper”—is a striking, green-and-black ornamental stone originating from the west-central Bongolava region of Madagascar. Despite the name, it isn’t a true jasper at all, but a rhyolitic volcanic rock that formed from ancient silica-rich lava flows. Its signature appearance comes from swirling green groundmass punctuated by dark, orbicular structures composed of fine amphibole needle aggregates. These orbs can resemble reptilian or amphibian eyes, which is how the nickname “crocodile jasper” arose.
A long-standing misconception suggests that Kambaba jasper is a stromatolite (a fossilized bacterial mat), but scientific study has shown this is incorrect—its textures are igneous rather than biological in origin. Even so, its bold patterning, deep green coloration, and polishable surface have made it a popular decorative material for carvings, spheres, palm stones, and jewelry. When finished, it displays a dramatic, almost ancient look that highlights the unique geological processes that shaped Madagascar’s volcanic landscapes.
$325
SPECIES
Quartz, Pyroxene & Alkali Feldspar Conglomerate
LOCATION
Tsiroanomandidy, West-Central Bongolava, Madagascar
SIZE
Knife: 8.5" long, Blade: 3.8" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#370845
