Well, this knife wasn't getting much attention on GB and Ebay removed my listing when they saw that the handle was mammoth ivory. Ebay said that even though the mammoth has been extinct for a long time, they could not verify that the ivory did not come from an animal that was still alive. Anyway, with that said, I prefer to offer it to people here. BTW, the mammoth ivory is from Siberia, where it has been coming up out of the permafrost for many years. It has apparently become quite expensive.
This is a top of the line, custom made, camp knife made by Arno Bernard in South Africa. It is truly a work of art and is designed for hard use, but I find it too nice to use. I did cut some tent pegs with it once, then cleaned the blade with acetone, and it showed no signs of use. The steel he used is amazing! I'm asking for $750 or will consider trades for pre-lock S&W revolvers in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum or .45 Colt.
The knife will come with the original sheath, pictured below, which has some minor wear. And I will include a custom steer hide sheath I had made for it.
I have verified with Arno Bernard's company that this is the only knife he made like this. It was also made personally by him before he went into business with his sons. They all make excellent knives, but I hear that the knives made by Arno Bernard Sr are the most sought after.
If you decide that you want the knife, please post a response saying "I'll take it" and follow up with a PM to me. Thanks!
The pictures and description below are from the website where I purchased then knife in 2011.
Maker: Arno Bernard
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 8.25 in.
Total length: 13.00 in.
Blade width: 1.40 in.
Blade thickness: 0.20 in.
Weight: 11.75 oz.
Blade: 12C27 stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Satin finished stainless steel
Handle: Mammoth ivory bark
Sheath: Hand stitched, pouch style cape buffalo leather sheath
Description: This elegant mammoth ivory camp knife by Arno Bernard has a dramatic South African feel and look. With an 8-1/4 inch blade, this is the largest knife by Arno Bernard that I have ever seen!
Mammoth ivory bark scales have been polished to a luster and are pinned with five stainless steel pins. The exceptional bark mammoth ivory shows off cream, chocolate and caramel tones. The blade has been hand satin finished on the grinds and mirror polished on the flats to accentuate the dramatic grind lines. As at home in a collection as out in the field - this is a beautiful knife capable of conquering tough tasks. Excellent fit and finish throughout.
This is a top of the line, custom made, camp knife made by Arno Bernard in South Africa. It is truly a work of art and is designed for hard use, but I find it too nice to use. I did cut some tent pegs with it once, then cleaned the blade with acetone, and it showed no signs of use. The steel he used is amazing! I'm asking for $750 or will consider trades for pre-lock S&W revolvers in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum or .45 Colt.
The knife will come with the original sheath, pictured below, which has some minor wear. And I will include a custom steer hide sheath I had made for it.
I have verified with Arno Bernard's company that this is the only knife he made like this. It was also made personally by him before he went into business with his sons. They all make excellent knives, but I hear that the knives made by Arno Bernard Sr are the most sought after.
If you decide that you want the knife, please post a response saying "I'll take it" and follow up with a PM to me. Thanks!
The pictures and description below are from the website where I purchased then knife in 2011.
Maker: Arno Bernard
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 8.25 in.
Total length: 13.00 in.
Blade width: 1.40 in.
Blade thickness: 0.20 in.
Weight: 11.75 oz.
Blade: 12C27 stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Satin finished stainless steel
Handle: Mammoth ivory bark
Sheath: Hand stitched, pouch style cape buffalo leather sheath
Description: This elegant mammoth ivory camp knife by Arno Bernard has a dramatic South African feel and look. With an 8-1/4 inch blade, this is the largest knife by Arno Bernard that I have ever seen!
Mammoth ivory bark scales have been polished to a luster and are pinned with five stainless steel pins. The exceptional bark mammoth ivory shows off cream, chocolate and caramel tones. The blade has been hand satin finished on the grinds and mirror polished on the flats to accentuate the dramatic grind lines. As at home in a collection as out in the field - this is a beautiful knife capable of conquering tough tasks. Excellent fit and finish throughout.
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