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Damascus steel knives comprise Jasper52 auction Aug. 26  

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
Damascus steel knives
Damascus steel karambit with an orangewood handle and leather sheath, 4in blade. Estimate: $600-$900. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – A Jasper52 online auction that will be conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 26, consists of more than 40 fine knives made of Damascus steel and various materials that complement the high-quality metal. These knives make fantastic gifts and brilliant showcase pieces. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

Damascus knives are durable, look great and keep their sharpness. Damascus steel is a high-quality alloy that produces an excellent edge and cutting ability. The knife has a long service life. The blade does not need frequent sharpening and can serve its owner for decades.

A karambit is a small Indonesian curved knife resembling a claw. According to folklore, the form was inspired by the claws of a tiger. The example in the auction (above) has an orangewood handle and a 4-inch-long blade (est. $600-$900).

A beautifully crafted knife having an 8.6-inch blade and a brass and wooden handle (below) has an $800-$1,100 estimate.

Damascus steel knives
Damascus steel knife with brass and wood handle and a cowhide sheath, 8.6in blade. Estimate: $800-$1,100. Jasper52 image

The handle of a “baster” knife is made from ram’s horn. It has a 4.6-inch blade and comes with a leather sheath (est. $1,100-$1,600).

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Damascus steel ‘baster’ knife with original cow hide sheath, 4.5in blade. Estimate: $1,100-$1,600. Jasper52 image

The brass guard on another formidable knife has a stamped geometric design and a handle of camel bone. It has a 9.6-inch blade (est. $600-$900).

Damascus steel knives
Damascus steel knife with camel bone handle and leather sheath, 9.6in blade. Estimate: $600-$900. Jasper52 image

Another highlight lot is a knife that has a 10-inch Damascus blade shaped like a bolt of lightning ($800-$1,200).

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Damascus steel ‘Lightning’ knife with brass and brass and horn handle and cowhide sheath, 10.2in blade. Estimate: $800-$1,200. Jasper52 image

This auction of hand-crafted collector knives will be conducted Wednesday, Aug. 26, starting at 2 p.m. EDT.

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