Past work photograph from the Rough Cut Lapidary archive.

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Trapper Knife with Dinosaur Gembone Handles

Past work, not for sale

This Buck trapper knife was customized by Rough Cut Lapidary with polished dinosaur gembone handles. The fossilized bone displays deep red, dark maroon, black, and subtle orange coloration within the preserved bone cell structure. The dark matrix strongly outlines the individual cells, giving the handles a rich, high-contrast appearance. The knife measures 3.5 inches closed, with blade lengths of 2 5/8 inches. This piece has been sold and is preserved in the Rough Cut Lapidary gallery as an example of past work.

About Dinosaur GemboneDinosaur gembone is fossilized dinosaur bone that has been mineralized over geologic time. Much of the dinosaur bone we use comes from the Late Jurassic Morrison Formation, which occurs across parts of Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and surrounding areas. All dinosaur bone used by Rough Cut Lapidary is legally sourced from private land. The colors visible in polished gembone occur within the preserved fossilized bone cell structure.

Reference: RCL-ARCH-BEE70A8823A58082E1E4
Status: Sold or completed work
Material: Original manufacturer: Buck Knives Customized by: Rough Cut Lapidary Custom modification: Lapidary handle customization Handles: Dinosaur gembone Knife type: Trapper knife Closed length: 3.5 in. Blade lengths: 2 5/8 in.
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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.