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Title:
Vintage Tramontina Brazil Knife Folk Art Sculpted Sheath Stone Accents 8 Inch
Description:
Unusual vintage Tramontina knife made in Brazil with an elaborate hand-sculpted folk art style handle and matching decorative sheath.
The stainless steel blade is marked:
TRAMONTINA
INOX STAINLESS BRASIL
The knife has a wood handle with brass-colored rivets. The handle and sheath feature dimensional hand-molded decoration, including a sculpted face, hat, facial details, decorative motifs and multiple polished stone accents.
The sculpted material is hard and pottery/clay-like in feel and shows evidence of hand forming and molding. The polished stones appear to be semi-precious decorative stones; exact stone types have not been professionally identified.
Measurements:
Approximately 8 inches overall with the sheath installed.
Approximately 2 inches wide at the widest point.
Photo Notes:
Please review all photographs carefully. Close-up photos are included to show the sculpted workmanship, polished stones, Tramontina blade marking and condition.
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition with age-related wear. The blade shows scratches, surface wear and discoloration consistent with previous use and age. The hand-sculpted decoration has small chips/losses along portions of the hat brim and other normal surface wear. No attempt has been made to repair or restore the sculpted areas.
Details:
Brand: Tramontina
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Blade Marking: Tramontina INOX Stainless Brasil
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Handle: Wood with brass-colored rivets
Decoration: Hand-sculpted folk art style
Accents: Polished stones, exact type unidentified
Sheath: Matching sculpted decorative sheath
Overall Length With Sheath: Approx. 8 inches
Maximum Width: Approx. 2 inches
Quantity: 1 knife with sheath
Seller Note:
This is an unusual vintage handmade/decorated piece. Exact age, artist and stone varieties are unknown. Any description of the decorative work as folk art refers to its handmade artistic style and is not an attribution to a specific artist, culture or region beyond the Tramontina Brazil marking. Please use the photographs as an important part of the description and condition.
