{"product_id":"9781733325035-antler-knife","title":"Antler Knife","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaking a Sami-Style Knife Handle and Sheath (Includes, Making a Kosa)\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the art of Sami-style knife making by transforming raw reindeer antler and hardwood into elegant handles and sheaths. With over 200 vivid images, this guide details antler carving, leather techniques, and traditional wooden vessel crafting, all while honoring rich Nordic traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntler Knife: Making a Sami-Style Knife Handle and Sheath\u003c\/i\u003e by Ulf Avander offers an in-depth look into one of northern Scandinavia’s most distinctive traditional crafts. Drawing on more than five decades of experience, Avander guides readers through the complete process of making a Sami-style knife, from selecting reindeer antler and hardwood to shaping, assembling, and finishing both handle and sheath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach stage is illustrated with 208 clear, full-colour photographs and detailed drawings that show the tools, materials, and techniques involved. The author explains how to work safely and effectively with antler—knowledge rarely documented in such detail—and offers guidance on leather selection, tanning, softening, and decoration. Supplementary sections cover curly-grained woods, bark work, and methods for achieving authentic Nordic finishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also includes a bonus project: how to make a traditional Kosa (a wooden drinking vessel), expanding the reader’s understanding of Sami design principles and craftsmanship. Avander’s text balances technical instruction with insight into the heritage and cultural context of northern Sweden’s knife-making tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in hardcover (25.5 × 18 × 1.3 cm), this 112-page volume is both practical and visually rich, serving as an instructional guide and a celebration of a living craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighly praised by reviewers and professional makers alike, \u003ci\u003eAntler Knife\u003c\/i\u003e is considered one of the most comprehensive and inspiring manuals on Scandinavian knife making available today. It is ideal for knifemakers, leatherworkers, blacksmiths, and craftspeople who wish to develop their skills or explore the enduring artistry of Sami design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56592596074870,"sku":"9781733325035","price":20.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_38244561.jpg?v=1764370919","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781733325035-antler-knife","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}