Scrimshaw Knife Kit Trapper edition packaging with illustrated sample designs on the back, shown for sale at The Simple Man
Scrimshaw Knife Kit Lock-Back edition with bone-handled pocket knife, India ink, scribe, wool, transfer paper, and tools included in the kit.
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Scrimshaw Knife Kit – Lock-Back Style

$57.00 USD Or available in 4 easy payments of $32. See checkout for details.

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Bring a piece of early American craftsmanship into your own hands. The Scrimshaw Knife Kit lets you practice one of the country’s most storied art forms—scrimshaw—once used by 18th-century whalers and later carried west by frontiersmen. Today, it makes a meaningful, hands-on project for anyone who appreciates heritage tools, traditional skills, or custom gifts.

A Craft Tradition You Can Make Your Own

Scrimshaw began aboard long whaling voyages, where sailors carved detailed scenes into bone using simple tools. After etching, they rubbed ink into their work, revealing a one-of-a-kind design. This kit gives you everything needed to follow the same process—no prior experience required.

Whether you’re marking a hunting memory, creating a nautical design, or personalizing a family keepsake, your finished knife becomes a functional, display-worthy piece with real historical roots.

What’s Inside the Kit

Each Scrimshaw Knife Kit includes:

  • Natural bone-handled pocket knife 

  • Steel-point scribe for detailed etching

  • Honing stone

  • ½ dram India ink

  • Tracing tool & transfer paper

  • Fine steel wool

  • Ink applicators

  • Step-by-step instructions

  • Sample graphics to get you started

For ages 16+. Kits are assembled in the USA.

  • Lock-Back – 3 5/8" closed

Perfect For

  • Hands-on hobbyists

  • History buffs

  • Hunters & outdoorsmen

  • Personalized groomsmen gifts

  • Father–son projects

  • Anyone who appreciates traditional craft

If you’re shopping in Omaha, this kit also makes a standout gift for local makers or anyone wanting a project with story and substance.