Landon Selby

Landon Selby, the expert craftsman who has made our obsidian knives for years, uses the same materials and the same techniques to create the two models we offer in this catalog. Each Obsidian knife is handmade and will vary in size, shape and color. While the blades are sharp enough to skin a deer, we do not recommend their use as a tool. They are fragile.

Hand Knapped Obsidian Skinner and Dagger

During the time when a cutting tool was some form of stone, volcanic glass (obsidian) was the most prized of all the materials available. It enabled blades to be made that would cut better than any other material. Obsidian was so prized that men would travel hundreds of miles on foot to gather enough for a supply of tools. Landon Selby, the expert craftsman who has made our obsidian knives for years, uses the same materials and the same techniques to create all the models we offer.

Hand Knapped Obsidian Skinner

During the time when a cutting tool was some form of stone, volcanic glass (obsidian) was the most prized of all the materials available. It enabled blades to be made that would cut better than any other material. Obsidian was so prized that men would travel hundreds of miles on foot to gather enough for a supply of tools.

A. G. Russell™ Elk Horn Obsidian Skinner

Landon Selby, the expert craftsman who has made our obsidian knives for years, joined us as a vendor when he was in high school. He has continued to knapp beautiful obsidian knives through the years, and his high beginning quality has improved every year. We have offered knives with white-tail crowns and with buffalo bone handles.