Ron Lake Custom Knife Mother of Pearl Shell Tail Lock with 14Kt Gold Bale

The first time you open a Lake knife and hear it engage with
precision, you understand that you are holding a masterpiece. The
fit and finish of a Ron Lake knife is second to none. It appears to be
seamless and the quality and craftsmanship is undeniable.

In 1970, he designed and produced the first ever Tail-Lock
"Interframe" folder. The design employed a machined metal frame
in which the handle material was housed, thus protecting the handle
material and making for a stronger knife. Additionally, placing the
tab at the end of the lock bar gave the user a mechanical advantage.
At that time these design elements were recognized as major
advancements in folding knives.

Ron joined the knifemakers' guild in 1971 and became a full time
maker the following year. His signature style knife was patented
in 1974, and he was elected to the Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1998.
Ron Lake's knives have always displayed a very clean and minimal
aesthetic with the utmost emphasis on craftsmanship and precision.
The Interframe folder has stood the test of time. Forty-four years
later this patented design remains one of the most recognized knife
forms. Two Lake Interframe folders are housed in the collections at
the Smithsonian Museum.