Makers > John W. Smith
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Price - SOLD -HL 3 7/8 "BL 2 7/8 "OAL 6 3/4 "Beautiful lockback folder with 18k gold inlays and all the trimmings by AKI member ABS mastersmith and all-around top star in knifemaking, John W. Smith. -
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HL 4 1/4 "
BL 3 1/8 "
OAL 7 5/8 "
John Smith is an ABS mastersmith who can work magic on every aspect of knife making and embellishment. From carving and engraving to pique work and to sole-authorship damascus. He is without peer. This gold lip pearl dagger features double 18k gold inlayes on both bolsters, gold thumbstud and hand-made gold screws, along with file work on the outside and inside of the spine. Fit-and-finish is flawless. An elegant liner-lock dagger. -
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Price - SOLD -
HL 4 1/8 "
BL 3 1/8 "
OAL 7 1/4 "
John W. Smith is a long time standing member of the Art Knife Invitational (AKI), a select group of the finest knife makers who every two years, by invitaion only, display their finest creations to a sellout crowd of the most serious collectors. This magnificent dagger not only displays the talents of mastersmith John W. Smith's ability to forge the most intricate and colorful metals but also his mastery in the world of engraving as very few engravers can match his talent. A true totally sole-authorship masterpiece. For the most discriminating collectors. -
Price - SOLD -
HL 4 "
BL 3 "
OAL 7 "
John W. Smith is considerd by many to be one of the top ten makers in the world today. A fully accredited ABS mastersmith and Art Knife Invitational (The AKI as it's known is the most prestigous knife show with only the top names in the world invited to display at the show, held every two years). This dagger features one of the most stunning lapis inlays we've ever seen with natural gold inclusions. John has also used tons of gold to inlay the damascus handle throughout. A magnificent knife by a marvelous knifemaker. -
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