Almost Vintage

[wolfeknives]

Going through some of my almost forgotten knife stuff I came across this little fellow. I made long before I started making folding knives, about 30 years ago. I think it was an experiment with slipjoints. I carried it for a while, and then it was put away and forgotten. Thrilled to have dug it up again, now that I am more serious about collecting slipjoints.
I included a photo with a 15 frame for size comparison. Even though small, it served very well when I was using it.

 

[joeradza]

That is a beauty. After 30 years I wish I aged that well. As they say "good things come in small packages."

 

[Railsplitter]

That is a beautiful knife! Are there colors in it or are those reflections? Either way, it's a stunning piece!

 

[Hickory n steel]

That's not what I was expecting when you said you made it, but I should've known better because you made it.

Beautiful knife there, and hard to believe it's 30 years old.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

A great find made even better because you made it.

 

[Modoc ED]

Very nice. I like the covers and your choice of shield.

 

[popedandy]

Beautiful work!

 

[Ernie1980]

What are the materials for that one? It looks great!

 

[wolfeknives]

What are the materials for that one? It looks great!

The blade and spring are 440C. The covers/integral liner is 416 and the shield inlay is black lip pearl. Unfortunately the colour of the pearl does not show in my photo.

 

[Henry Beige]

That is a handsome piece of pocket jewelry.

 

[neal70]

Really a piece of art. Glad you found it and shared it with us. Has to be one of the prettiest knives I’ve seen in awhile!
Thanks, Neal

 

[JTB_5]

That's a great rediscovery! I wish I had one of those laying around in my stuff

 

[glennbad]

That's a great re-discovery, looks like a beauty!

 

[Campbellclanman]

That my friend is a striking looking Knife my friend!

 

[J D Wijbenga]

That is a good looking little knife!

 

[Planterz]

If that was an "experiment" 30 years ago, I'd like to see what you could do now with a few additional decades of knowledge and skill.

 

[wolfeknives]

Thank you so much for the kind comments. I like little knives, so this one will be a keeper.

If that was an "experiment" 30 years ago, I'd like to see what you could do now with a few additional decades of knowledge and skill.

When I made this little guy I was making mostly large daggers. I then went into lockback folders, which I still make now. But because I really love slipjoints, I have made a few to keep, mostly for my wife.

If you really want to see some of my other knives, you can check out my Instagram, see my signature line below.