Intro This is a 1 of 1 piece. ‘Iridescence’, showcasing a custom “Arctic Fossil” Damascus Steel pattern flowing across the blade in a bright hand-rubbed mirror finish, reflecting the idea of the ancient Orthoceras fossils embedded into stone. The blade is crafted with the world-renowned meteorite, the Muonionalusta, with a crystalline structure consisting of iron and nickel formed over millions of years that truly sets it apart from many iron meteorite species. Paired with a handle hand-carved to create an otherworldly aura inset with a kyanite crystal, coated in titanium and anodized to create a show of bouncing colors and reflections in the light. To top it all off, an array of 24k gold embellishments to mirror that of an ancient relic of history… Inspired by the mysteries of our universe, the envision was to craft a piece that reflects the otherworldly nature of the materials through fruition of the final piece in an “alien-like” design. Nicely weighted and comfortable in the hand, the blade balances just inside the finger groove. The blade holds a nimble rocking motion and comfortable grip, built for minimal use and working the hardened sharp cutting edge in a culinary setting. Included is a signed Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) and custom-forged stand for displaying of the piece. Forged in Dare’s studio based in Boise, Idaho, shares the story of how this piece was crafted… Read More 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
