December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024
Hugh Bartrug created this custom "Frog Skin" blued nickel Damascus with lost wax cast phosphorus copper "Fish Knife". Sole authorship Blade is constructed of frog skin nickel Damascus steel and has been blued. The handle was achieved through lost wax process and is made out of phosphorus copper. Set with pearls and red coral in the eyes for the sea creature. This knife was crafted in 1993 and is one of two which Bartug made. The other is noted by the consigner to be owned by actor Brad Pitt. The knife is extremely slender with an excellent feel. Hugh Bartrug was a Mastersmith of Ashley Forge Knives and passed away on October 25, 2009. CONDITION: Very good. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Frank Brownell.
Item Dimensions: L: 11"