Engraved Auto Backlock Interframe With Blacklip Mother Of Pearl, Damascus And Gold Inlay

Product for Engraved Auto Backlock Interframe with Blacklip Mother of Pearl, Damascus and Gold Inlay

Maker: Joe Kious (deceased 2014) (click to see more by this maker)

Price: $3,300.00

Item num: 109124

*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.40 in.
Total length: 5.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.57 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.08 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Blade: Mike Norris damascus
Handle: Engraved 416 stainless steel with blacklip mother of pearl inlay
Style: Back lock button release folder

: This exceptional engraved folder was made by veteran knifemaker Joe Kious. Joe specialized in investment-quality interframes and was a longtime Knifemakers Guild member. He passsed away in Dec. 2014. Joe sold his first knife in 1969. Joe was an exemplary member of the Guild and freely shared his knowledge with other makers. His knives reflect a great deal of thought, crafsmanship, and artistry. He was a true master. This folder has been in a private collection and has been meticulously cared for. By all appearances, it could have been made yesterday.
The perfectly centered blade is hand ground damascus forged by Mike Norris. It is easily opened using the push-button auto mechanism. The Kious touchmark is on the base of the ricasso.
The 416 stainless steel handle was meticulously engraved by Shigetoshi Takeuchi. The engraving is accented with 24k gold inlay. Each side of the handle is inlaid with presentation grade blacklip mother of pearl.
Exceptional work throughout!

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