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Maki-e

Maki-e (literally sprinkled picture) is the ancient Japanese technique of sprinkling a smooth surface (originally lacquer) with gold or silver powder as a decoration using a specialized and delicate brush.

The technique was developed mainly in the Heian Period (794–1185) and blossomed in the Edo Period (1603–1868). Maki-e objects were initially designed as household items for court nobles, they soon gained more popularity and were adopted by royal families and military leaders as an indication of power. To create different colors and textures, maki-e artists use a variety of metal powders including gold, silver, copper, brass, lead, aluminum, platinum, pewter, as well as their alloys.

As it requires highly-skilled craftsmanship to produce a maki-e painting, young artists usually go through many years of training to develop the skills and to ultimately become maki-e masters. 

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Products with Maki-e

  • Koi

    Koi

    The Monarch 'Koi' features a beautiful hand-forged frame of Brain Wave damascus by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with a gold Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornets Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the button lock and thumb stud are set with spinel. The Monarch is a simple design that is easy on the eye and effortless in the hand; the elegant shape of the handle on this design is also an ideal canvas to showcase fine hand-engraving or exotic materials. The Koi is a stunning piece; a rich and unique synthesis of the elegance, function, and superlative artistry that are the hallmark of William Henry's work.

    Materials

    • Hornet's Nest damascus
    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 5
    $7,250.00

    Out of stock

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  • Dragonfly

    Dragonfly

    The Monarch 'Dragonfly' features a beautiful hand-forged frame of 'River Rock' damascus by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'River Rock' damascus by Chad Nichols; the button lock and thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 5
    $7,750.00

    Out of stock

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  • Dragon Treasure

    Dragon Treasure

    The Monarch 'Dragon Treasure' features a beautiful hand-forged frame of 'Brain Wave' damascus by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'Boomerang' damascus by Chad Nichols; the button lock and thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 5
    $7,750.00

    Out of stock

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  • Samurai

    Samurai

    The Monarch 'Samurai' features a beautiful hand-forged frame of Brain Wave damascus by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with a gold Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornets Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the button lock and thumb stud are set with spinel. The Monarch is a simple design that is easy on the eye and effortless in the hand; the elegant shape of the handle on this design is also an ideal canvas to showcase fine hand-engraving or exotic materials. The Samurai is a stunning piece; a rich and unique synthesis of the elegance, function, and superlative artistry that are the hallmark of William Henry's work.

    Materials

    • Hornet's Nest damascus
    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 5
    $7,750.00

    Out of stock

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  • Dragon King

    Dragon King

    The New Spearpoint ‘Dragon King’ features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'brain wave' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with a gold Maki-e dragon. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornet's Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with smoky quartz.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Maki-e
    • Smoky Quartz

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 5
    $8,250.00

    Out of stock

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  • Spring Blossoms

    Spring Blossoms

    The New Spearpoint ‘Spring Blossoms’ features a beautiful frame in hand-forged 'T-Rex' damascus by Delbert Ealy. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with gold Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornet's Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with smoky quartz.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Maki-e
    • Smoky Quartz

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 5
    $8,250.00

    Out of stock

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  • Handcrafted William Henry knife with hand forged Damascus frame by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a black lip pearl scale embellished with a gold Maki-e crane design, spinel gemstones, and a hand-forged Damascus steel blade by Robert Eggerling

    Crane

    The Spearpoint ‘Crane’ features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with a gold Maki-e crane design. The blade is hand-forged 'Barbed Wire' damascus by Robert Eggerling; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Etched damascus
    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 1
    $9,000.00
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  • Mountain Temple

    Mountain Temple

    The Spearpoint ‘Mountain Temple’ features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with a Maki-e landscape scene. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornet's Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with smoky quartz.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Maki-e
    • Smoky Quartz

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 5
    $9,500.00

    Out of stock

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  • Golden Flight

    Golden Flight

    The Monarch 'Golden Flight' features a beautiful hand-forged 'Boomerang' damascus blade, and heat-blued 'Twist' damascus frame, both by Chad Nichols. The frame is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e; the button lock and thumb stud are set with smoky quartz gemstones.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Heat-colored damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Smoky Quartz

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 1
    $9,500.00

    Out of stock

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  • Dragon III

    Dragon III

    The New Spearpoint ‘Dragon III’ features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'Boomerang' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with a gold Maki-e dragon. The blade is hand-forged 'Twist' damascus, also by Chad Nichols; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with smoky quartz.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Maki-e
    • Smoky Quartz

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 5
    $9,500.00

    Out of stock

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  • Night Blossoms

    Night Blossoms

    The Monarch 'Night Blossoms' features a beautiful hand-forged frame of 'River Rock' damascus by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e. The blade is also hand-forged 'River Rock' damascus by Chad Nichols; the button lock and thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 5
    $9,500.00

    Out of stock

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  • Red Dragon

    Red Dragon

    The Spearpoint ‘Red Dragon’ features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with a Maki-e dragon. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornet's Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with smoky quartz.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Maki-e
    • Smoky Quartz

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 5
    $9,500.00

    Out of stock

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  • Duality

    Duality

    The Monarch 'Duality' features a beautiful hand-forged 'Twist' damascus blade and frame by Chad Nichols. The frame is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e; the button lock and thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 5
    $9,500.00

    Out of stock

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  • Samurai

    Samurai

    The Spearpoint ‘Samurai’ features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with a gold Maki-e samurai design. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornet's Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with smoky quartz.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Maki-e
    • Smoky Quartz

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 5
    $9,500.00

    Out of stock

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  • Waterfall

    Waterfall

    The Monarch 'Waterfall' features a beautiful hand-forged blade and frame of 'Brain Wave' damascus by Chad Nichols. The frame is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e; the button lock and thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 5
    $9,500.00

    Out of stock

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  • Silver Dragon

    Silver Dragon

    The Monarch 'Silver Dragon' features a beautiful hand-forged frame of 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'Boomerang' damascus by Chad Nichols; the button lock and thumb stud are set with black diamonds.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Black Diamond

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 5
    $9,750.00

    Out of stock

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  • Blue Dragon

    Blue Dragon

    The Lancet 'Blue Dragon' features a beautiful hand-forged frame of 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with gold and platinum Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'Boomerang' damascus by Chad Nichols; the button lock and thumb stud are set with black diamonds.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Black Diamond

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 2.75" (69.9mm)
      Handle 3.63" (92.2mm)
      Overall open 6.38" (162mm)

    Number in Edition: 10
    $9,750.00

    Out of stock

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  • Heron

    Heron

    The Spearpoint 'Heron' features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornets Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Etched damascus
    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 1
    $10,000.00

    Out of stock

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  • Beauty

    Beauty

    The Monarch 'Beauty' features a beautiful hand-forged frame of 'Rolling Rock' damascus by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with gold Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged damascus by Robert Eggerling; the button lock and thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 1
    $10,000.00

    Out of stock

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  • Jade Dragon

    Jade Dragon

    The Spearpoint 'Jade Dragon' features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornets Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Etched damascus
    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 1
    $10,000.00

    Out of stock

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  • Black Dragon

    Black Dragon

    The Spearpoint ‘Black Dragon’ features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with a gold Maki-e samurai design. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornet's Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Etched damascus
    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 10
    $10,000.00

    Out of stock

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  • Mt Fuji II

    Mt Fuji II

    The Spearpoint ‘Mt Fuji II’ features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in black lip pearl, embellished with a gold Maki-e Mt Fuji design. The blade is hand-forged 'Cosmic' damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with spinel gemstones.

    Materials

    • Blacklip Pearl
    • Etched damascus
    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Maki-e
    • Spinel

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 10
    $11,000.00

    Out of stock

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  • Koi Pond

    Koi Pond

    The Monarch 'Koi Pond' features a beautiful hand-forged frame of 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols, inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'Boomerang' damascus by Chad Nichols; the button lock and thumb stud are set with diamonds.

    Materials

    • Diamond
    • Etched damascus
    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e

    Features & Specs

    One-hand button lock system
    Leather carrying case
    Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box

    Dimensions: 

    • Blade 2.63" (66.8mm)
    • Handle 3.58" (90.9mm)
    • Overall open 6.00" (152.4mm)
    Number in Edition: 1
    $11,500.00

    Out of stock

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  • Red & Blue Dragons

    Red & Blue Dragons

    The Spearpoint ‘Red & Blue Dragons’ features a beautiful frame in hand forged 'Twist' damascus by Chad Nichols. The handle is inlaid with a mesmerizing scale in green jade, embellished with Maki-e. The blade is hand-forged 'Boom Boom' damascus by Chad Nichols; the button lock and thumb stud are set with black diamonds.

    Materials

    • Hand-forged damascus
    • Etched damascus
    • Jade
    • Maki-e
    • Black Diamond

    Features & Specs

    • One-hand button lock system
    • Leather carrying case
    • Shipped in an elegant wood presentation box
    • Dimensions: 

      • Blade 3.06" (77.7mm)
      Handle 4.13" (104.9.5mm)
      Overall open 7.19" (182.6mm)

    Number in Edition: 10
    $12,500.00

    Out of stock

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