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Carving Knife by Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman, 1960s

$3,600
£2,697.54
€3,162.30
CA$5,041.77
A$5,650.97
CHF 2,958.36
MX$69,729.54
NOK 37,162.50
SEK 34,981.71
DKK 23,590.95
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About the Item

A carving knife in brushed steel having a stained oak handle attached to the blade by wooden pegs. A silver tag on the handle documents the materials came from the Swedish ship Riksvasa, that sank in 1623 and was famously exploited by the Nahlin brothers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sagaponack, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU890342758312

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