Steve Hoel Custom Knife

Pine, AZ

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

Blade Steel:	ATS-34
Bolster/Guard:	416 Stainless Steel
Handle Material:	Exhibition Grade Mother of Pearl

Comments: This one of a kind masterpiece is a definitive example of the Art knife by inter-frame master Steve Hoel and Master Gun Engraver Barry Lee Hands. This classic Steve Hoel Small Coke Bottle displays lavish ornamentation including generous amounts of 24K and 22K yellow, 22K pink, 12K pastel green and 18K green gold leaves and stems, set on a background that has been detailed with carved and sculpted leaves on the 416 stainless inter-frame.

The design continues onto the pearl in 24k gold with Barry's original "Gilded Pearl" technique with eighteen gold inlaid leaves, luxuriously and densely applied on the exhibition grade mother of pearl.

All the elements are  surrounded by raised 24k gold borders.

To top it all off, the blade, of ATS-34, features the most rare and unusual of Barry’s original techniques-which he calls “Burnished Blade” executed with tumbling leaves and graceful, flowing stems. This stunning hand applied decoration of the blade, a technique invented by Barry, is practiced by no other engraver we know of.

As with all of Steve Hoel’s masterpieces the fit and finish is flawless and the knife opens and closes with astonishing smoothness.