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Big Five

2022Folding Knives

A flipper art knife created by Ilio in collaboration with engraver Tyanko Ivanov. Bulino scenes of the African Big Five unfold across both faces of the handle beside a patterned Damasteel blade.

02 · The piece

Five animals across two faces

Elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, buffalo and lion are assembled into a continuous engraved panorama around the handle. The animals shift in scale and direction as the knife turns, while pale scrollwork, warm metal accents and a green-toned central inlay connect the scenes. The piece is a documented collaboration between Ilio and Tyanko Ivanov.

Reverse side of Big Five knife showing elephant, leopard and buffalo engraving
Big Five · 2022
03Specifications

Materials & specifications

Year
2022
Type
Flipper folding knife
Blade
Damasteel
Engraving
Bulino wildlife engraving by Tyanko Ivanov
Subject
African Big Five
Credits

Knife by Ilian Dimitrov (Ilio Knives), created in collaboration with engraver Tyanko Ivanov.

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