Beaded Handle Knife

A vibrant celebration of Indigenous artistry and ancient tradition, the Beaded Bone-Handled Knife unites the raw power of volcanic obsidian with the living heritage of Native American beadwork. The handle is deer or elk leg bone, then meticulously wrapped in intricate glass beadwork crafted exclusively by Native American artisans. Using the sacred color palette of red, white, black, turquoise, and yellow, each pattern tells its own quiet story of land, sky, and spirit.

A flawless, hand-knapped obsidian blade emerges from the beaded grip, bound securely with sinew in the old way. Light dances across both the glossy black edge and the brilliant beads, creating a knife that is as striking in motion as it is at rest. Sizes vary naturally with the bone—smaller deer-bone handles offer refined balance, while larger elk-bone versions command presence.

More than an object, this is a collaboration between earth, craft, and culture: a respectful, museum-quality tribute suitable for display, ceremony, or as an heirloom that carries forward generations of beauty and skill.