Howard Hitchmough Custom Knife Damasteel & Jade Lockback Folder with 18Kt Gold Accents
This extraordinary lockback folder was made by retired knife maker Howard Hitchmough. Howard was featured in Dr David Darom's "Art and Design in Modern Folding Knives"
His attention to detail is fantastic. When Howard lived in London England, he would make hand made instruments for surgeons. He moved to New Hampshire and started making hand made knives in the mid 1980's.
This knife measures 9 1/16" overall, has a 4 1/8" blade and is 5 5/16" closed. Everything that looks like gold is 18Kt Gold.
As beautiful this knife is to the eye, it is even more spectacular when you have it in hand.
Howard Hitchmough Custom Knife Damasteel & Jade Lockback Folder with 18Kt Gold Accents
Knife Maker | Howard Hitchmough |
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Blade Length | 4 1/8" |
Overall Length | 9 1/16" |
Closed Length | 5 5/16" |
Weight | 7.65oz |
Blade Material | Damasteel Damascus |
Scale Material | Jade |
Frame Material | Damasteel Damascus with 18Kt Gold |
Locking Mechanism | Lockback |
Condition | Near Mint |