Knife
Pocket Knife with Arizona Chrysocolla Handles
Past work, not for saleThis pocket knife features polished Arizona chrysocolla handles with striking turquoise-blue, reddish-brown, cream, and darker natural patterning. The contrasting mineral colors create a distinctive appearance across the length of the handles. This piece has been sold and is preserved in the Rough Cut Lapidary gallery as an example of past work.
About Arizona chrysocollaChrysocolla is a copper-bearing mineral material commonly recognized for its blue to blue-green coloration. It often occurs with other copper minerals and associated host rock, producing varied colors and patterns when cut and polished. Arizona is well known for copper mineralization and has produced chrysocolla from numerous mining districts throughout the state. The material used in this knife is from Arizona.
- Reference
- RCL-ARCH-36582EC065A4B109370D
- Status
- Sold or completed work
- Material
- Handles: Arizona chrysocolla Knife type: Pocket knife
- Photos
- 1 photo
Original knife and custom work
- Original manufacturer
- Buck Knives
- Customized by
- Rough Cut Lapidary
- Custom modification
- Lapidary handle customization
This piece was customized by Rough Cut Lapidary using a genuine Buck knife as the base. The custom handle work was performed by Rough Cut Lapidary. Rough Cut Lapidary is not affiliated with or endorsed by Buck Knives. Manufacturer warranty coverage may not apply to modified knives.