Ron Lake Custom Knife
Oregon
Blade Length: | 2 5/8 inches | Overall Length: | 6 1/4 inches |
Closed Length: | 3 5/8 inches | Sheath/Case: | Lake Pouch |
Blade Steel: | ATS-34 |
Bolster/Guard: | 416 Stainless |
Handle Material: | Presentation Grade Mother of Pearl |
Comments: It's hard to imagine someone more famous or highly regarded in the realm of custom folding knives. Ron Lake is not only a living legend as well as the originator of the Inter-frame folding knife, but he is one of the most accomplished makers of custom knives period.
This knife is the classic Lake Tail-lock complete with stunning presentation grade Mother-of-Pearl, Gold pins and Gold Bale. So how do you make something perfect better - you have it engraved by Italian Master Engraver Aldo Rizzini that's how.
This knife is also featured on page 85 of the well known volume on custom knives written by Roberto Allara and Silvano G. Mapelli. Titled "Handcrafted Knives -Masterpieces by American Knife Makers", this outstanding book highlights the best of the best in American knife making up to the time is was published in 1998.
As you can imagine the combination of Lake and Rizzini is just about as close to knife making perfection as you can get. No serious collection of modern custom folding knives is complete without a Lake - and here is your chance to own one of the best of the best!