Sterling Sculptures
Art Knives by
Tom Sterling

Truly unique collaborations of two ancient arts, combining knives and sculpture. Each creation is an original masterpiece, evocative of times long past. Long fascinations with many artistic and historic disciplines have led to artistic interpretations of the tools and weapons of bygone worlds, resulting

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in a fascinating fusion of cultures. Nordic, Celtic, Aztec, Mayan and Northwest Native American influences are often noticeable, but whimsy occasionally lets fly as well. Internationally known sculptor Tom Sterling creates handles from semi-precious hardwoods, horn, antler and fossil ivories. While we don't expect our knives to be used, we intend for them to be completely useable. Our construction methods typically use exposed or hidden tenons, pegs or other mechanical holding mechanisms as well as top grade fixatives to ensure a lasting, museum quality work of art.

Carpenter Ants Dagger
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Wasp Misericordia
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Knapped Steel
Danish Dagger

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Primitive Neck Skinner
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Toadsticker Shiv
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"Knapped Steel" Rattlesnake Dagger
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"Knapped Steel" Sacrificial Dagger
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"8th Plague Reliquary" Knife
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Prehistoric-Style Knapped Steel Knife

Sipapu Dagger

Mini-Skinner Knapped Steel

Fiddler Crab Kiridashi

Angelfish Kiridashi

Primitive Trade Knife

"Wormy Shiv"

Gambler's Primitive Shiv

Reliquary for the Four Elements
 
"Rotten Gourd" Bokuto
 
"Rotten Stick" Misericordia
 
Lizard and Longhorn
Beetle Push Dagger


"Anglerfish" Knife


"Prehistoric Bird and Trout" Knife

"Pipefish" Knife

"Heron Spike" Stiletto

"Dried Anchovy" Shiv

"Abyssal Dagger"


Mantis and Wasp
Kiridashi


"Knapped" Steel Dagger 2


"Netsuke Fish" Skinner

 
"Knapped" Snakewood Dagger

   

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Last Updated: Monday June 21, 2010