John W. Smith Custom Knife

West Liberty, KY

Blade Length:	3 1/8 inches	Overall Length:	7 5/16 inches
Closed Length:	4 3/16 inches	Sheath/Case:	Velcro Pouch

Blade Steel:	Smith Ladder Damascus
Bolster/Guard:	Smith Random Damascus
Handle Material:	Presentation Grade Fossil Walrus

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 bolsters and back-strap with 24 carat gold. There are solid gold screws throughout, and the release button is hand-checkered and engraved with gold as well. 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 bolsters set off the blued Damascus and the rare cream and blue colored Fossil Walrus Ivory just perfectly. Finally, John's name is engraved in gold at the base of the blade - the ultimate Smith folder!