Button Lock Folding Dagger

Product Description for Button Lock Folding Dagger

Maker: Johan Gustafsson (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 1314
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.62 in.
Total length: 7.88 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.89 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Item weight: 3.80 oz.
Blade: Heat blued Damascus steel forged from 2550, 20c, 15N20 carbon steels, along with mild steel and pure nickel. A 20c carbon steel edge is forge welded to surround the Damascus for excellent edge retention.
Bolster: Heat blued Damascus with white lip mother of pearl set in lock release button
Handle: Stabilized and dyed mammoth rib with 18 k gold plated screws
Sheath: Snakeskin belt pouch
Style: Folding button lock
Description: This dramatic folder features a handle rarely found: mammoth rib. The rib is set on top of 15N20 carbon steel liners which have been fully fileworked. The carbon steel backbar has been gold plated in 18k gold. Note that this is not an auto, but a button lock mechanism. The adjustable stop, which is a hallmark of Johan's work, assures an accurate lock over time. Excellent fit and finish.


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