{"product_id":"david-oscarson-ellis-island-translucent-ruby-red-hard-enamel-folding-knife-copy","title":"David Oscarson Celestial Folding Knife","description":"\u003csection id=\"comp-lhtvefi4\" class=\"comp-lhtvefi4 CohWsy wixui-column-strip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"columns\" class=\"V5AUxf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-lhtvefi52\" class=\"comp-lhtvefi52 YzqVVZ wixui-column-strip__column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mesh-id=\"comp-lhtvefi52inlineContent\" data-testid=\"inline-content\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mesh-id=\"comp-lhtvefi52inlineContent-gridContainer\" data-testid=\"mesh-container-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-lhtvefin\" class=\"TWFxr5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"comp-lhtvefin\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sGWYken comp-lhtvefin\" data-hook=\"ricosviewer-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nIlW2\" dir=\"ltr\" data-id=\"content-viewer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"C0hbR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"av0i6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o0STb GF80u joYDm HjRUP\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-9o7z9165\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the eponymous collection of Limited Edition writing instruments, the Celestial Knife collection embodies the magnificence of the Heavens and all things Eternal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach color variation will be limited to an aggregate production of 88 pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o0STb GF80u joYDm HjRUP\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-zq60f75\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-crafted in solid Sterling Silver, the scales of the knife are engraved, or diamond-cut in high and low relief using a centuries-old technique known as Guilloché. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o0STb GF80u joYDm HjRUP\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-9xijl79\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing a mortar and pestle, a composition of glass, water and metal oxides is ground for hours by hand.  When settled, the water is removed, leaving the fine paste that is the basis for hard enamel.  A quill is then used to apply each coat of the mixture to the surface of the silver, ensuring that the entire guilloché area is completely covered in enamel.  The components are then fired in a furnace at temperatures exceeding 1,000° F, fusing the enamel to the metal and forming a layer of glass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o0STb GF80u joYDm HjRUP\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-9q5in89\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter cooling, the pieces are manually ground with a diamond file, restoring their proper shape and surface.  This tedious process is repeated at length until the level of enamel reaches the depth required to cover the peaks and fill the valleys of each intricate guilloché pattern.  Each color of hot enamel requires multiple firings and a different firing temperature in the kiln. As many collection pieces feature multiple colors of enamel, many of these pieces are fired 15 to 20 times, after which each component is filed with a diamond file, re-enameled, re-fired and then filed again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o0STb GF80u joYDm HjRUP\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-g8xfz96\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the final stages of enameling, firing and filing are completed, each piece is polished and buffed, revealing the real glass finish of translucent hard enamel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o0STb GF80u joYDm HjRUP\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-jlady99\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction of translucent hard enamel demands the highest levels of patience, experience and skill.  A five-year apprenticeship is required to ensure that the highest levels of quality will be met in each individual Collection piece.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o0STb GF80u joYDm HjRUP\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-feqmf105\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"B-fpk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blade on the Celestial Folding Knife is forged using Swedish Stainless (Damasteel DS93X) Damascus and a diamond is set in each side of the silver thumb stud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o0STb GF80u joYDm HjRUP\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-pwqh7396\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sun and sunburst designs featured on the Celestial Knife require multiple levels of engraving; the rays of the sun remain in high relief while the sunburst pattern in the background features occasional omissions in engraving, reflecting heat and solar flares. 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