John W Smith - EDU (EveryDay Utility, Marbled CF)
This is an EDU (EveryDay Utility) model from the skilled hands of John W Smith. This knife features a hand rubbed satin finished blade of S45V steel running on ceramic bearings and detents, it is a liner lock and opening is via the dual blue anodized thumb-studs. The bolsters are Zirconium as is the custom tip up pocket clip, scales are Black Marbled Carbon Fiber with decorative fluting, the back spacer is also Black Marbled Carbon Fiber, all the hardware, the screws, thumb studs, pivot and liners are all Titanium anodized blue and there is a lanyard hole to complete the package. This piece is brand new direct from the maker.
Blade length: 3 1/2"
Closed: 4 3/4"
Case/sheath: Zippered pouch
Pricing
All listed prices are net to Knifeology
About John W Smith
John has been a fulltime maker since 1993. He is a member of the exclusive Art Knife Invitational group of 25 makers. He does his own engraving and makes his own Damascus. On his Art Knives John primarily uses Damascus, pearl, fossil Ivories and stone. He embellishes his knives with engraving, gold inlay, mosaic pearl inlays, file work, carving and solid 14K gold screws and thumb studs that he makes himself. His wait list for Art Knives is in years! While best known for his Art Knives John also makes Tactical Folders using the same fantastic level of fit and finish with less exotic materials. You will not find a better knife maker.