John W. Smith Custom Knife

West Liberty, KY

Blade Length:	3 1/4 inches	Overall Length:	7 3/8 inches
Closed Length:	4 1/8 inches	Sheath/Case:	Zipper Pouch

Blade Steel:	Smith Mosaic Pattern Damascus
Bolster/Guard:	Solid 18K Gold
Handle Material:	Presentation Grade Black-lip Pearl

Comments: This John W. Smith folder has it all. And as usual that means sole authorship. John has done everything on this knife including forging and bluing the Damascus as well as engraving the blade and back-strap with 24 carat gold. He has also carved the bolsters and thumb stud out of 18K solid gold, and there are solid gold screws throughout. There is even a faceted diamond in the thumb-stud!

The back-strap and spine of the blade are also gold engraved, and those parts of the back-strap that are not engraved are filed in the shape of a rope. Cleanly filed and gold anodized titanium liners set off the blued Damascus and the flawless presentation grade Black-lip Pearl just perfectly. Finally, John's name is engraved in gold at the base of the blade - the ultimate Smith folder!

And according to John, current replacement price is $11,200!