Carved Black Obsidian Knife from Mexico (40–50 mm)
We offer a unique, hand-crafted miniature knife made of natural black obsidian sourced from classic volcanic sites in Mexico. Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed by the rapid cooling of acidic lava. This item, measuring 40–50 mm in length, features sharp edges and a deep, black luster.
Technical specifications and parameters:
- ✓ Mineral / Rock: Natural obsidian (volcanic glass)
- ✓ Origin: Mexico
- ✓ Form: Hand-carved miniature knife / blade
- ✓ Size range: 40–50 mm (length)
- ✓ Unit of sale: 1 piece
- ✓ Sales Policy: Random selection. The photos show sample pieces from the available batch
Physical Properties of Obsidian
Due to its amorphous nature, obsidian fractures conchoidally, forming extremely sharp edges (sharper than modern surgical steel blades). For this reason, it was widely used in ancient times by Mesoamerican civilizations (including the Aztecs) to make arrowheads, spears, and cutting tools.
Pop Culture Trivia: Obsidian in “Game of Thrones”
In the world of George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” and its TV adaptation, obsidian is known as “dragonglass.” In the Westeros universe, it was one of the few substances—alongside Valyrian steel—capable of killing the Others (the White Walkers) and the reanimated corpses they created. Historically, obsidian has served humanity for millennia as a raw material for making tools.
Product Information
The item for sale is 1 carved knife, selected at random from our imported batch. Slight variations in shape and color result from the hand-carving of this natural material.
