This mesmerizing one-of-a-kind Al Mar Gunstock features the superlative work of the Russian master engraver Aleksey Saburov. The handle of the knife is hand-engraved with copper inlays along with other metals (I can’t be certain, but I believe gold and silver). The green-ish blue on the inlays is just copper that has oxidized.
By far, this must be one of the most prized Al Mar Gunstocks on the market. Aleksey engraved both sides of the knife with Wild West scenes. On one side you’ll see a wagon speeding off with horses and the other features cowboys speeding forward with gun drawn in the air.
The Gunstock from Al Mar Knives features a drop point satin finish blade with thumbstud. The handle is comprised of stainless steel bolsters and titanwood scales with faux bullet casing over stainless liners and lockbar. Lanyard tube in pommel. Comes with a small leather belt sheath designed to look like a holster. Excellent condition - never used. Original box and leather sheath included.
Aleksey has said the knife is worth more than the asking price here. I encourage to visit his site and his incredible work.
About the Engraver: Aleksey Saburov
Miniature fine carving is my professional specialty, something for which I have a great passion. Each individual carving has its own number to ensure its authenticity and is signed by me as the master engraver. Throughout his life, a man constantly tries to capture pieces of his life story: loved ones, great moments from traveling or pursuing other worthwhile endeavors. With your camera handy, whatever strikes you most and leaves an impression – click – add it to your photo album. I do something similar, namely create a slice of history that one can add to his or her own collection. But this is far better. The satisfaction of feeling a miniature sculpture in your own hand will last you a lot longer than any photograph. And it is especially valuable as an artisanal creation done by hand, unlike mechanized photo processing. To touch, to get a feel of it – is very real. A photograph is just a first impression of that moment. First comes an idea which I sketch out and then transfer the image onto metal. The best part is bas-relief done real-coin style – with embossed volume you can feel. This style is sculptural, far more time consuming, and more expensive to produce, but allows for the form to be felt and the texture be embossed
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