Arthur Soppera, Goldsmith & Knifemaker, Switzerland
Some Examples of my Fixed-Blade Knives
Fighter with asymmetrical Damascus blade (Damascus by M. Sachse), handle and guard fitted with Sterling silver
and ebony. Sheath covered with snakeskin (Russell Viper), with silver and ebony fittings. Length: 13-4/5", 35.1 cm.
"Shabbar", curved dagger with . 7-3/16" blade of ATS 34 steel, handle of pearwood fitted with Sterling silver,
pommel silver with carved face, sapphire eyes. Sheath of Sterling silver with engraved faces on both sides.
Length without sheath: 11-2/3", 29,5 cm.
"Ali Baba", 4-5/8"blade of stainless ladder Damascus by Friedrich Schneider, handle of Grenadil wood, sheath
rayskin-covered. Handle and sheath adorned with Coral and fitted with Sterling silver. Length without
sheath: 8-1/8", 21.7 cm. SOLD
"Suleika", 4-3/4" blade of stainless random Damascus by Friedrich Schneider, handle and sheath of Australian
"Red Gum" wood (5-6000 years old), with Sterling silver fittings and turquoise on handle and sheath.
Length without sheath: 8-5/8", 22 cm.
Paper Knife, 4-1/4", semi-integral; double hollow-ground blade of ATS 34, handle with mother-of-pearl (Macassar quality),
Lapis Lazuli, white and yellow gold 18K. Sheath of nickel silver covered with RolX leather, with mother-of-
pearl, Lapis Lazuli, and gold 18K. Length without sheath: 8-3/4", 22, 2 cm.
Tanto with 5-1/8" blade of cable Damascus forged by Frederick Mazoir, with copper Habaki; handle and Sheath of desert ironwood, with Sterling silver fittings. Menuke: mother-of-pearl flower. Length without sheath: 8-5/8", 22 cm.
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