Richard S. Wright Custom Knife Mother of Pearl Ambidextrous Bolster Release Automatic Dagger

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 Mother of Pearl scales are full of color, depth and are extremely fiery. This Dagger is embellished in every way, the spine, liners and screws have been completely fileworked. The blade and bolsters are both forged to shape Jerry Rados Damascus.


Do not miss out on the opportunity to purchase a Richard S. Wright custom automatic. Richard makes less than a dozen knives a year. This one is numbered 79.

Richard S. Wright Custom Knife Mother of Pearl Ambidextrous Bolster Release Automatic Dagger

SKU: 599 Category:
Knife Maker Richard S. Wright
Blade Length 3 7/8"
Overall Length 8 5/16"
Closed Length 4 7/16"
Blade Material Jerry Rados "Ladder" Pattern Damascus
Scale Material Mother of Pearl Shell
Guard Material Sterling Silver
Bolster Material Jerry Rados Damascus
Locking Mechanism Linerlock

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