8-29-13 More Lloyd Folders

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First one for the day....


Here is a very nice custom handmade slipjoint folder by John Lloyd of Missouri. It is in the toothpick family but has a styling to it that resembles a French regional knife.Madagascar ebony scales are pitch black & perfect,with ss pins & inlaid ss shield.SS bolster has a slanted front,very unique.This knife has about a 5 pull,and a pretty good action,with very nice fit. CPM 154 ss blade is hollow ground thin,razor sharp and has a satin finish & crescent pull. Blade centers nicely closed,spring is flush in all half stop positions. Feels fantastic in your hand
4-3/8" closed,7-5/8" open. Blade is 3.25" with 3" of cutting edge.
$285. shipped in the States

 

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What is blade size and closed size, please?

 

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What is blade size and closed size, please?

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A big stag Jack from John. This is totally the Remington look & feel with high quality very nicely hafted India Sambar. 4.5" closed,8" open. 3.5" blade with 3.25" cutting edge. 52100 carbon,deep hollow grind,thin & sharp. Blade has a cut swedge , long pull & stain finish.
Spring pull is a smooth 5+,blade centers closed,spring is flush. SS mill relived liners,ss pins and inlaid & pinned ss shield. Rounded front ss bolster has bevel on it
Super nice knife
$300. shipped in the States

 

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the elephant ivory lovers.........


A gorgeous straight jack by John with a spear point blade. This is a non bolstered shadow pattern,with full figure ,drop dead gorgeous elephant ivory handle scales. It really came out great & the ivory has nice color,it will mellow with time.The front edges of the scales are gently beveled,very nice touch. SS pins,mill relieved liners,pinned inlaid shield. Pinchable,nice glass smooth 5+ action,perfect. Excellent walk 'n' talk. Amazing thin hollow grind is as good as it gets, satin blade finish,crescent nail pull. Blade centers closed,spring is flush in all half stop positions.Blade & spring are CPM 154 ss. Closed size 4" , open it is 7-1/8" . Blade is 3-1/8" with 2-7/8" of cutting edge. Amazing knife by John Lloyd.

$350. shipped in the States