Steel frame knife signed by the knife-maker/engraver signed inside the case on the steel automatic spring "Horrigan MS". The sides of the case have inlaid white mother of pearl panels that are quilted with set in gold pins at the top center of every diamond. The sides of the case have a flowing inlaid gold vine like pattern with inlaid gold leaves above and below the mother of pearl panels. The 416 steel damascus "Explosion" pattern damascus patern is very attractive.
A Great Sole Authorship Folder by John Horrigan. John is a Master-smith that made the Damascus for the Blade, made the beautiful knife and then very nicely engraved it! John Speaks of his knife making with this comment "All damascus steel and custom knives are made by my hands in my shop in Burnet, Texas. I hope that you enjoy my knives as much as I enjoy manufacturing each of these pieces one at a time. I custom make both forged and stock removal knives and tomahawks. I specialize in pattern-welded and mosaic damascus steel blades and bolsters for the hunter and collector. I also forge my own pattern-welded damascus steel and mosaic damascus steel. Each blade is tested for its cutting ability before it leaves my shop." ABS Master Smith rating earned in 2005".
The automatic feature is activated by pushing a button located just above the mother of pearl panel and works very well. (KN0045)
Condition: Mint
Length of case: 5 1/4", Length Of Blade 3 3/4", Total length opened 9 1/8 "
