Fine custom knife signed KA Steigerwalt in the inside base of the the case. The case has fan relief shaped bolsters with black lip pearl grips. The grips are help in place by small gold pins. The polished steel bolsters has a thin tapered section that runs from the bottom of the front bolster to the top of the bottom one. This tapered section has four inlaid decorative gold dots that are in graduated sizes. Below the dots is a larger gold pin with a rosette like engraving. The dagger shaped blade is made from demascus steel. The blade locks into position and the lock release is on the top back section of the bottom edge of the grip. The bottom of the case has a long rectangular gold inlay with a rope like surface with a smaller steel engraved pattern on opposite side of the gold bar. (PA0053)
About the Maker: Ken Steigerwalt - "I've been building knives full time since 1981. I started out making my first knife on the kitchen table with a vise and some files in 1978 at the age of 15. Ever since then it's been a passion and a journey to build a better knife than the last. I primarily make pocket knives with a lock-back or front lock mechanism. I have made many other types of knives and am always willing to try something new. I'm most widely known for carving seashell patterns in the bolsters and handle material called scalloping. This type of carving has become a trademark of my work and makes my knives easily recognizable to collectors who have heard of me. I won 11 Blade show awards in 7 consecutive years from 2002 to 2008 including 2 best folder awards, one best folder of the year, 3 best handle designs. I ended competing at the Blade show in 2008 with wining best fixed blade which won best of show. I have also won best folder at the Plaza Invitational and the Chicago show." (KN0053)
