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In the early 19th century, whalers could find themselves at sea for up to two years at a time
With very little to do, some whalers would spend hours and hours etching intricate scenes into whale teeth and bones
This incredible art became known as scrimshaw
The Marble''s Wildlife Scrimshaw Series celebrates that art with intricate etchings of the animals of the wild

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Marbles Pocket Chopper. Scrimshaw Series. In the early 19th century, whalers could find themselves at sea for up to two years at a time. With very little to do, some whalers would spend hours and hours etching intricate scenes into whale teeth and bones. This incredible art became known as scrimshaw. The Marble's Wildlife Scrimshaw Series celebrates that art with intricate etchings of the animals of the wild. 5" closed. Stainless clip blade and mini chopping blade with 1 1/2" cutting edge. White smooth bone and stag handles with nickel silver bolsters. Front handle features wolf scrimshaw style artwork. Packaged in commemorative cardboard gift box with vacuum formed insert.