John W. Smith’s Custom Knife: Sole Authorship Damascus Linerlock with 24Kt Gold Inlays
This John W. Smith is a classic example of a gentlemen's folder.
It features John W. Smith's sole authorship Damascus blade and bolsters. It has 24 kt gold inlays in the bolsters, fileworked backbar and a 14 kt gold thumbstud. John W. Smith is one of a select few makers who does it all from forging his own Damascus to doing his own inlays and engraving.
John W. Smith’s Custom Knife: Sole Authorship Damascus Linerlock with 24Kt Gold Inlays
| Knife Maker | John W. Smith |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 2 15/16" |
| Overall Length | 6 7/8" |
| Closed Length | 3 15/16" |
| Blade Material | Sole Authorship Damascus |
| Scale Material | Phenolic |
| Bolster Material | Sole Authorship Damascus |
| Locking Mechanism | Linerlock |


