Dellana Custom Knife Sole Authorship Presentation Grade Mother of Pearl 14 Kt Gold First Ever “Meltdown” Mother of Pearl Lockback 7/6/98

This was the first ever made Meltdown Lockback folder that Dellana made. It is in perfect condition and is considered the knife to truly put Dellana in the spotlight in the custom knife making world.


At the time this knife was made, no one in the custom knife world had ever seen this technique done with gold before. It has become Dellana's signature technique and would make for an excellent addition to your client's custom knife museum and collection. It is the epitome of a custom art knife and is why Dellana was inducted into the AKI "Art Knife Invitational"


Dellana made this knife July 6th 1998. The knife features sole authorship Damascus with "Dellana Dots" Gold dots that Dellana hand set into the blade and into the Presentation Grade Mother of Pearl scales.


All of the Gold is 14Kt Gold and has been hand fabricated by Dellana. The knife comes with the original paperwork that Dellana provided when the knife was made.

Dellana Custom Knife Sole Authorship Presentation Grade Mother of Pearl 14 Kt Gold First Ever “Meltdown” Mother of Pearl Lockback 7/6/98

SKU: 8783 Category:
Knife Maker Dellana
Blade Length 2 3/8"
Overall Length 5 3/4"
Closed Length 3 3/8"
Weight 3.50oz
Blade Material Sole Authorship "Ladder Pattern" Damascus
Scale Material Presentation Grade Mother of Pearl
Bolster Material 14 Kt Melted Dripping Gold
Frame Material Nickel Silver
Locking Mechanism Lockback

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