Frank Potter Custom Knife

Rhode Island, USA

Comments: Rhode Island knife maker Frank Potter was one of the most interesting knife makers to grace the custom knife scene before his untimely death a few years ago. And if you haven’t handled one of Frank’s knives you are in for a treat.

First of all there is the heft – when you have a Potter knife in your hand you know it’s there! Next is the variety and quality of the embellishments. This beauty has a blade and bolsters of heat-colored hot-blued Eggerling Mosaic Damascus, and the bluing really brings out the color of the steel. In fact, the Eggerling Damascus in Frank Potter’s knives is strictly proprietary and is not sold to any other knife makers!

The scales are made of very select antique tortoise shell that is backed with gold to bring out its full color. The frame and liners are delicately filed and heat colored to a rich golden color. There is so much file work going on in this knife you really have to see it in person to get the full effect – although our photo does give an idea of what kind of wizardry you can expect from Mr. Potter. Go ahead and treat yourself – you will be amazed we promise! Frank made only 17 knives a year, and with his passing they are sure to increase in value with time. A great master who will be missed.

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