Intro This is a 1 of 1 piece. ‘Atum’, showcasing a custom “Stardust” Damascus Steel flowing across the blade, with a handle hand-carved to create an otherworldly aura with an array of 24k gold embellishments to mirror that of an ancient relic of history… Inspired by the mysteries of our universe, “Atum” in ancient Egyptian mythology describes a figure born from the dark, from formless primordial waters of Nun emerging onto a primeval mound; symbolizing the 'beginning'. The envision was to craft a piece that reflects the idea of what life on other planet’s may look like, taking reflection of the otherworldly nature of the materials through fruition of the final piece in an “otherworldly” design. The blade, forged by hand, showcases thousands of brightly polished "specks" across the blade; each speck is an individual piece of meteorite, carefully forged to mimic that of the night sky utilizing recovered ancient stars, to represent their beauty once more. Nicely weighted and comfortable in the hand, the blade balances just inside the finger groove measuring a 8.75” (222mm~) blade and 13.25” (336mm~) overall. The blade holds a nimble rocking motion and comfortable grip, built for use and working the hardened sharp cutting edge in a culinary setting; with a "floating handle" construction with hand-carved cracks to evoke the idea of the organic steel handle encapsulating the blade. The handle is coated in a thin clear protective layer for a smoother, more comfortable grip and extended life. The Meteorite The blade is crafted with the 4.5 billion year-old meteor, the Muonionalusta, discovered in 1906 near the border of Sweden and Finland by a group of children who found what they described as an unusual rock… Later it was studied to have traveled through the solar system for over 4.56 billion years before striking Earth nearly one million years ago. It was found to be one of the oldest meteorites ever recorded, with a crystalline structure consisting of iron and nickel formed over millions of years; that truly sets it apart from many iron meteorite species. Included is a signed Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) and custom-forged stand for displaying of the piece. ~ Tristan
