Joe Kious Custom Knife

Kerrville, TX

Blade Length:	4 1/2 inches	Overall Length:	10 1/4 inches
Closed Length:	5 3/4 inches	Sheath/Case:	Zipper Pouch

Blade Steel:	Jerry Rados Turkish Twist Damascus
Bolster/Guard:	416 Stainless Steel
Handle Material:	416 Stainless Steel

Comments: If you are looking for a Masterpiece to be the center of your collection this Joe Kious-Ron Skaggs. folding dagger could be the knife for you. Joe calls this model his "Pocket-Locket" and one look makes it clear why.

Both sides of the knife reveal concealed chambers with additional engraving. In this case the "Sinking of the Titanic" motif is continued with an image of falling dishes and plates. The rest of the knife is masterfully engraved by Ron Skaggs and includes a likeness of the Titanic Captain, the infamous Watertight Doors, as well as images of the Titanic hitting an Iceberg, lowering Life Boats and Sinking.

Ron's wonderful carving and skillful use of, silver, copper and solid gold help complete this top-of-the-line Joe Kious folding dagger. And as usual the entire back-strap is elegantly filed. This could be Ron's finest work ever!

By the way - Ron is thinking of retiring and if that is the case examples of his work will only become more valuable in the very near future.