Large and small Cattaraugus folders with Rhodochrosite scales

[Redrummd]

I finished two pretty wild folders today and I thought I would share a couple of pictures. They actually look a lot better in hand as the stone is translucent so you can see down into the layers below the surface.

The stone is Rhodochrosite which is a rather rare gemstone especially in pieces large enough for a knife.

 

[knarfeng]

Wow. Those are really striking.

 

[SDS]

I'm not a fan of pink, or of stone for a knife to be used much. But WOW! You sure know how to make a handle pop. Very very nice.

SDS

 

[cj65]

Great pair for Mother Daughter. Very nice work! I would not attempt to pronounce the gem stone name!

 

[Bastid]

Bet that stuff was a bear to grind and yes it is a beautiful mineral.

 

[CL01]

Man that is nice. I can't say I'd want to carry a pink knife, but it still looks nice & great for the Wife or Daughter.

 

[fishmagician]

That is an eye catcher for sure! The fit looks good too!! I'm impressed. I wouldn't carry it, because I would be affraid of dropping it and breaking that pretty stone. In an exhibit case I could go for that.

 

[Gmountain]

Those are great! I wish I could do stuff like that.

 

[Redrummd]

Those two are heading for a display case but I have made many that are carried and used. Jade and hard agates and jaspers in a knife with bolsters actually are fairly durable.