Cat Claw knife

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412 layer damascened steel (shaped, hardened and tempered by artist), pre-ban salvaged ivory, sterling silver, brass 2013
8.8cm x 3.2cm x 0.8cm (3.5 in x 1.25 in. x  0.32 in.)
Ivory’s characteristic schreger pattern visible in handle closeup.