Museum Grade Zlatoust "River King" Damascus Art Knife – Sturgeon Pommel, Gold Inlaid Blade & Hand-Painted Scabbard

An exceptional handcrafted Zlatoust art knife celebrating one of the most prized fish of Eurasian waters. The finely patterned Damascus steel blade is adorned with elegant gold inlay depicting a leaping sturgeon framed by traditional Russian scrollwork. The sculpted fish-head pommel, accented with sapphire-colored stones, crowns a beautifully figured stabilized wood handle and creates a distinctive aquatic theme carried throughout the piece.

The matching scabbard features a hand-painted sturgeon swimming among underwater vegetation, surrounded by intricate gold and silver ornamentation and jeweled accents. Combining Damascus steel, precious-metal engraving, miniature painting, and master craftsmanship, this presentation knife exemplifies the artistry of the renowned Zlatoust engraving tradition.

Designed as a collector's display piece, it offers exceptional visual appeal and celebrates one of Russia's most iconic freshwater species.