What possesses anyone to enjoy working on miniature knives? It's crazy enough to make them, but crazier still to put scrimshaw on their handles. The techniques that serve working on the larger scale of full-sized knives don't apply to miniatures. In most cases I just start scratching my design into the surface and hope I get close on the first attempt. I teach shortcuts for working on larger pieces, but there is nothing I could pass along to help with these.

Be Sure to click on each picture in order to see the fine detail on each piece of Scrimshaw!

A Mike Tamboli miniature, with Damascus blade. Samurai warrior scrimshaw. I guess this epitomizes my reason for calling this "micro-scrimshaw". Mike Tamboli's miniature knives are only about 2 1/2 inches long.	Another Mike Tamboli miniature with Indian warrior scrim.
Miniature sword with authentic Norse design. Scott Slobodian made this 3 inch beauty.
Eagles fly on both sides of this Jim Martin miniature. The scroll engraving on the blade is repeated in the scrimshaw.
Right hand side of the knife above.
Weasel Tail, of the Piegan tribe, on a Dusty Moulton miniature. This handle measures just over an inch.

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Though you might have to find these in a used book store now, you may want to check out Tom Clancy's "Net Force" series novels - "Point of Impact" and "Cybernation". Written by Steve Perry, they feature a scrimshander named Bob Hergert. Just a coincidence?.....I don't think so.

Steve Perry, who commissioned pistol grips with Dirisha Zuri are featured on Page 1 in the Nudes section.

Check out my other websites: www.bobhergert.com my personal site (ego-site); www.scrimshaw.biz and www.micro-scrimshaw.com

If you are interested in commissioning work or purchasing a piece pictured here, please send e-mail to the address listed.

To get an idea how much a commissioned project might cost, calculate the number of square inches of scrimshaw. Then figure a price of $150 -$200 per square inch. This assumes the model or design is ready or available. Exceptions to this pricing include miniature knives, which must be estimated individually. Cost of ivory is separate. Those who would like a quality knife for a moderate cost might consider the David Boye Prophet Companion. Finished knives with scrimshaw typically run between $600 and $800. 

Micro-Scrimshaw
by Bob Hergert
12 Geer Circle
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541)-332-3010

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