John W. Smith Custom Knife

West Liberty, KY

Blade Length:	4 1/16 inches	Overall Length:	9 3/16 inches
Closed Length:	5 1/8 inches	Sheath/Case:	Zipper Case

Blade Steel:	Smith Ladder Damascus
Bolster/Guard:	Smith Tight "W" Ladder Damascus
Handle Material:	Presentation Grade Mother of Pearl

Comments: This is another one of John W. Smith's Premium folders. As you probably know, John is a true sole-author, which means he forges and blues his own Damascus and does all of his own engraving.

This beautiful clip-point has the works, including nicely filed and color anodized titanium liners, a rope-filed Damascus back-spring and absolutely magnificent presentation-grade Fossil Walrus scales.

Then there is the engraving. This beauty has all four bolsters and back-strap engraved with 24carat gold. Other special details include gold screws and a solid gold thumb-stud to complement the gold and blue colors in the rest of the knife.

John's name is engraved and gold-filled at the base of the blade, and the back-strap has even been engraved on the inside of the knife! It doesn't get much better than this!