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Collector Grade Knives
Below you will find examples of  previously produced Collector Grade pieces
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"Montana Wind"
2000 ABS Journeyman Smith Knife of the Year
Blade materials include 1080, 15N20, Wrought Iron, 8620, 1018, and 52100.
10 1/4" mosaic damascus blade, Blued mild steel guard and butt cap (file worked), with N/S guard spacer, and Fossil Walrus ivory handle.
Price for similar piece:  $4,500


"Purse Knife"
This is the original "Spiders-N-Snakes" mosaic pattern.  This small knife was designed as a "purse" knife.
Blade materials: 1084 and 15N20, 2 5/8" blade, with abalone slabs which are carved and textured.   6" overall.
Price for similar piece: $400


"Impulse" Hunter
Forged 52100, differentially heat treated blade. 2000 grit satin finish.
Nickel silver guard and pins, with carved and textured African Blackwood handles.
Similar piece price:  approx. $850


"Fancy Southwest Bowie"
This 10" bladed bowie was created from multiple "jellyroll" mosaic, in a Southwestern style.
The guard is Mokume with  "chevron" carved mastodon ivory handle.
Price for similar piece:  approx. $2,300

"Red Stag Hunter"
52100 Blade (4" blade), Nickel silver guard with with black spacers, carving/texturing.  Handle of Red Stag, complete with 10-12oz "pouch" style leather scabbard.
Similar piece price:  $550


"Damascus Hawk"
Random pattern Damascus head, with curly maple handle.
"Dress" provided by Jack Smith at Medicine River Traders.
Price for similar piece:  $750


"Spring Thaw" Hunter
Full tang , differentially heat treated 52100, with carved/textured N/S bolsters and Bark fossil ivory slabs.
Price for similar piece:  $950 (ivory prices will dictate final cost)


"WindSong"
One of my all time favorite bowies.  The blade is "San-Mai" twist pattern damascus over a 52100 core.
The blade is 11" long, with hot blued mild steel "S" guard and butt cap, European Olive handle, and copper accents.
Price for similar piece: $2,100


"Ivory & Iron"
This knife is one that "blurs" the line between Collector and Working!
An eligant, heavy duty hunter.  Balde of differentially heat treated 52100, with mild steel fittings, and fossil ivory handle.
Similar pice price:  $750 (ivory handle will be higher)
 

Each of the above knives are One of a Kind. I will do SIMILAR pieces upon request, but each will have it's own personality.

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