Richard S. Wright Custom Knives Sole Authroship Engraved Damascus & Antique Tortoise Shell Automatic.
Richard S. Wright is the inventor of the Ambidextrous Bolster Release mechanism in the custom knife world. He was also a pupil of knife legend Bill McHenry.
Anyone who collects high end automatic custom knives is familiar with Richard S. Wright's knives. They feel great in your hand and have a sturdy and strong leaf spring. When you slide the front bolster to the side the blade flies open with a pleasant sounding click.
The Antique Tortoise Shell scales are full of warmth and beauty. This Dagger has been engraved by Richard S. Wright and has 8 Citrines set in it. The spine has been masterfully carved with a vine and flower motif and titanium liners have been file worked. The blade and frame are both forged to shape Jerry Rados Damascus.
The knife is finished with a profile of blonde hair women on the inside of the knife's spine. Richard makes less than a ten knives a year. This one is numbered 161.
Blade Length:
4 7/16"
Overall Length:
9 9/16"
Closed Length:
5 1/8"
Blade Steel:
Jerry Rados "Turkish Twist" Damascus
Frame Material:
Sole Authorship Engraved Forged to Shape Jerry Rados Damascus with Citrine Inlays
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