Inspired by the enigmatic allure of the cosmos and the rich tapestry of ancient Greek mythology, this piece emerges from a collaboration with artist Ryan Searls, renowned for his mastery of Damascus steel and his use of gold. This creation aims to capture the majestic spirit of "Aetos Dios," or the "Eagle of Zeus." Employing ancient techniques, Ryan meticulously folded and manipulated various steels to forge a blade with intricate feather-like patterns.

This blade is adorned with a 24k gold plating that highlights the celestial beauty of the Muonionalusta meteorite, one of the earliest known meteorites, while preserving its ancient Widmanstätten patterns. Tying the idea that the transient nature of beauty inevitably yields to time, Tristan intricately carved a handle with motifs of decay, reflecting the embellishment of time with remnants of 24k gold peeking within its fissures.