Overview
This Knapped Elfshot Dagger Reliquary is sole-authorship fantasy art knife suite is created by Tom Sterling using a unique combination of advanced technology and ancient hand methods. Techniques include state-of-the-art laser engraving, hand carving and hand engraving, each method carefully chosen for its own best effect. A tiny copper, 24k gold and 1075 carbon steel dagger created in Tom's signature "Knapped Steel" style is contained within an American black walnut, ziricote wood and bronze reliquary. A sliding walnut, ziricote wood and deer antler drawer holds the dagger, secured with a mild steel locking pin with hand inlaid 24k gold spider. A heroic poem about the dagger is inscribed on the underside of the reliquary. Comes with a COA and instructions. New from maker!
The back of the box reads:
Neath standing shards of ancient stone
Warrior bleeds facing death alone
Failing hand grips flinten blade
Glasslike edge even made
On hilt of copper bright and red
Carved grinning visage of the dead
Celtic mask upon one side gleams
To haunt dying warrior in his dreams
Holy blade brings glory to right
Grants just wielder triumph in fight
If heart from honored path doth stray
Elfshot dagger will take its pay