Ken Corneal Estate Bladed Weapon Collection
Tuesday, 3 - Monday, 16 February 2026
Damascus recurve-bladed hunting knife by Brian McDonald Taupō with scrimshaw antler handle by Chris Short,
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Lot Details
7¾" blade stamped with makers cypher (BM flanking cross of Lorraine), brass curved cross guard, curved antler handle finely scrimshaw with boar hunting scenes. Hand-riveted deep-throated scabbard stamped CJS (Christopher John Short) with belt loop. Owner's notes: Bought Tauranga show 16/8/08. Made by Scottish blacksmith, Brian McDonald who emigrated to N.Z. about 2002. His specialty was making swords. Scrimshaw and sheath made by Christopher John Short, Taupō, whose main claim to fame was to kidnap a helicopter and crew from Tokanui. (https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/55928/long-time-1080-protester-chris-short-dies)
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