Norwegian Knife 1970s Reindeer Antler Sheath | Hand Forged Blade | Reindeer Horn Handle | Large Sami Style Collectible | Nordic Folk Art

An extraordinary handcrafted Norwegian knife from the 1970s featuring an exceptionally rare full reindeer antler branch as its natural sheath. This remarkable piece represents the pinnacle of traditional northern Norwegian and Sami-inspired knife craft, where natural materials are transformed into both functional tools and sculptural art objects.

The hand-forged blade features a handle crafted from natural reindeer antler with beautiful organic form, wrapped in authentic reindeer fur secured with hand carved decorative geometric bands in traditional style. What makes this piece truly exceptional is the sheath: an entire natural reindeer antler branch with three tines has been carefully hollowed and adapted to house the blade, creating a dramatic sculptural form that celebrates the natural beauty of the material. This type of construction is extremely rare and represents specialized traditional craft knowledge.

The natural curves and texture of both the handle antler and sheath antler remain beautifully preserved, showcasing the organic beauty that made reindeer antler a prized material in northern Scandinavian craft traditions. The impressive size and dramatic silhouette make this piece as much a work of art as a functional object.

📍 Subject: Hand-forged Norwegian knife with full antler sheath and antler handle
📸 Medium: Forged steel blade, carved reindeer antler handle, reindeer fur, natural reindeer antler sheath
🖼 Type: Large 1970s Norwegian collectible, Sami-inspired craft
📏 Dimensions:
Complete with Antler Sheath: 55.5 cm (21.85 in)
Knife Length: 27.3 cm (10.74 in)
Blade Length: 9.3 cm (3.66 in)
Handle Length: 18 cm (7.08 in)
Antler Sheath Length: 41 cm (16.14 in)
⏳ Date: 1970s
🦌 Materials: Natural reindeer antler (sheath and handle), reindeer fur, forged steel
✨ Condition: Good vintage condition with natural age patina. Hand-forged blade shows honest vintage character. Carved reindeer antler handle with reindeer fur wrap and hand carved decorative bands intact. Natural reindeer antler sheath displays beautiful organic texture and form with visible hand carved decorative details. All natural materials show appropriate aging from 50+ years. Structurally sound. Museum-quality preservation. See photos for complete condition assessment.

🎁 This 1970s Norwegian knife with full antler sheath and antler handle appeals to serious collectors of Sami craft, northern Norwegian folk art, and rare examples of traditional natural material working. The use of an entire antler branch as sheath combined with carved antler handle is exceptionally uncommon and represents specialized craft knowledge. Suitable as a museum-quality display piece, investment collectible, or centerpiece in collections of Scandinavian indigenous craft traditions.

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