John W. Smith Custom Knives Blacklip Tahitian Pearl Shell Linerlock with Blued Sole Authorship Damascus with 24 Kt Gold Inlays
This linerlock was made by John W. Smith.
It features John W. Smith's sole authorship Damascus blade and bolsters. It has 24 Kt Gold inlays in the bolsters, fileworked backbar and liners. The thumbstud is 18 Kt Gold. The Blacklip Tahitian Pearl shell scales are full of color and depth and held with 18 Kt gold screws.
John W. Smith is one of a select few makers who does it all from forging his own Damascus to doing his own inlays and engraving. The spine and blade of the knife has 24 Kt Gold inlays. John has inlaid "Smith" in 24 Kt Gold on the choil of the blade.
John W. Smith Custom Knives Blacklip Tahitian Pearl Shell Linerlock with Blued Sole Authorship Damascus with 24 Kt Gold Inlays
| Knife Maker | John W. Smith |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 3" |
| Overall Length | 7" |
| Closed Length | 4" |
| Blade Material | Sole Authorship Blued Damascus |
| Bolster Material | Blued Sole Authorship Damascus with 18Kt Gold Inlays |
| Locking Mechanism | Linerlock |