Engraved jade handled dagger

PRODUCT Alaskan jade handled dagger. 8" nickel damascus steel blade. 24 kt. gold inlay work and engraving on cross guard and pommel by Lynton McKenzie (deceased.) 2 of 3 rings of finest emeralds set in 18kt. flank jade handle, and one other is next to back end of handle next to beautifully engraved 18K gold collar. Received First "KI Award" (Knives Illustrated Magazine) for Best Art Knife at the Knifemaker's Guild Show Orlando - Florida, July, 1989. item created circa: 1989 and purchased by a Swiss client. SPECIFICATIONS & SUPPORT Alaskan jade handled dagger. 8" nickel damascus steel blade. 24 kt. gold inlay work and engraving by Lynton McKenzie (deceased.) 2 of 3 rings of fine emeralds set in 18kt. flank jade handle, and one other is next to pommel (back end of handle). Received First "KI Award" (Knives Illustrated Magazine) for Best Art Knife at the Knifemaker's Guild Show Orlando - Florida, July, 1989. item created circa: 1989 Jade is prized for it's healing and protective qualities. It harmonizes and balances the heart, aiding in both emotional and physical well-being. It helps strengthen and soothe one's nervous system. It assists one in learning to enjoy physical life. It reminds one to "smell the roses," touch someone you love, and share your abundant heart with others. Jade is good for attracting abundance and prosperity and for broadcasting peace and loving-kindness to all in one's surroundings. It helps one to receive Divine abundance on all levels and to share that abundance with others, in affirmations of plenty. Helps heal scarcity-mindedness, fear of money and poverty and other symptoms of belief in money as a measure of worth. Gold revitalizes one's physical energies and magnifies the power of most gemstones. It supports openness and integrity and builds confidence in the wearer. It is related to worldly knowlege and an understanding of manifestation. It carries the energy of the Sun, stimulating one's will to grow and stretch beyond one's current experiences. Gold can assist one in overcoming paralysis and fear, allowing one to move through difficult circumstances. It evokes strength, determination and will and can augment low physical vitality and depressive tendencies. DELIVERY Orders normally ship within 24-48 hours of receiving them. If you have requested blade etching on an Artisan Kirpan or “Song of the Khalsa" sword, we may need an extra day. All jewelry/artful object orders of ‘in stock items’ ship within 24-48 hours. We will advise you within that time frame if we need a few more days to locate or assemble it or if the item is out of stock we’ll provide similar options for your consideration. USA orders ship via Priority Mail (2-3 day delivery normally), unless you prefer Fedex or UPS, all of which you choose at checkout. International Orders ship mostly through DHL Express unless you prefer another carrier. We ship all over the world, and DHL affords us, and in turn you, excellent pricing. Canada - next day. UK - two days. Most other places 3 - 5 business days. Item Availability This item is not available for immediate purchase, however a similar item can be ordered. Delivery time is approximately 6-12 months, depending on the complexity of the project and how many projects preceed yours. To Make a Purchase Note the ID above and please contact us directly.