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FRANK CENTOFANTE MOP ENGRAVED TAILLOCK
A BEAUTIFUL AND CLASSIC FOLDER FROM THE MAKER WHO LITERALY WROTE THE BOOK ON FOLDERS.
AN EXTRAORDINARY PIECE OF KNIFE ART
Pictured here is a MINT CONDITION knife that has Only been stored in the my display case. Never used or sharpened. I keep a light film of oil on the metal parts.
ABOUT THE KNIFE:
ARTIST: Frank Centofante
BLADE SIZE: 3 1/2"
TOTAL SIZE: 8"
BLADE MATERIAL: Stainless ATS-34
HANDLE: Premium Mother of Pearl
BOLSTERS: Stainless Steel - Dove Tailed; Engraved by Weldon Whitley
LINERS: Stainless Steel – with clean file work
WEIGHT: 4.3 oz.
COMMENTS: Ultra clean workmanship on this classic folder. Premium mother of pearl scales. Crisp clean file work on the liners. A popular and classic model from Centofante. The engraving by Weldon Whitley is first rate. Weldon is another top folder maker from Texas and his engraving is really clean. Solid tail lock design. Top name, outstanding fit and finish, a timeless knife for your collection.
$XXX $600 to your door
ABOUT THE MAKER: Starting in 1970 and continuing today, the name Frank Centofante has been synonymous with quality handmade knives. In the earl years, Frank mainly made straight knives and hunting knives. Then, later began making lockback folding knives. Frank is a member of the Cutlery Hall of Fame, the Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai and the Knifemakers Guild. Frank joined the Knifemakers Guild in 1971 and was on the board of directors for 20 years including four successive terms as president from 1989-1996.
Frank Centofante has won many awards including, Red Watson Award presented by the Knifemakers Guild, Blade Magazine Publishers Award, Beretta Award as well as many others. He is co-author of the book "How To Make Folding Knives" along with knifemakers Ron Lake and Wayne Clay.
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A BEAUTIFUL AND CLASSIC FOLDER FROM THE MAKER WHO LITERALY WROTE THE BOOK ON FOLDERS.
AN EXTRAORDINARY PIECE OF KNIFE ART
Pictured here is a MINT CONDITION knife that has Only been stored in the my display case. Never used or sharpened. I keep a light film of oil on the metal parts.
ABOUT THE KNIFE:
ARTIST: Frank Centofante
BLADE SIZE: 3 1/2"
TOTAL SIZE: 8"
BLADE MATERIAL: Stainless ATS-34
HANDLE: Premium Mother of Pearl
BOLSTERS: Stainless Steel - Dove Tailed; Engraved by Weldon Whitley
LINERS: Stainless Steel – with clean file work
WEIGHT: 4.3 oz.
COMMENTS: Ultra clean workmanship on this classic folder. Premium mother of pearl scales. Crisp clean file work on the liners. A popular and classic model from Centofante. The engraving by Weldon Whitley is first rate. Weldon is another top folder maker from Texas and his engraving is really clean. Solid tail lock design. Top name, outstanding fit and finish, a timeless knife for your collection.
$XXX $600 to your door
ABOUT THE MAKER: Starting in 1970 and continuing today, the name Frank Centofante has been synonymous with quality handmade knives. In the earl years, Frank mainly made straight knives and hunting knives. Then, later began making lockback folding knives. Frank is a member of the Cutlery Hall of Fame, the Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai and the Knifemakers Guild. Frank joined the Knifemakers Guild in 1971 and was on the board of directors for 20 years including four successive terms as president from 1989-1996.
Frank Centofante has won many awards including, Red Watson Award presented by the Knifemakers Guild, Blade Magazine Publishers Award, Beretta Award as well as many others. He is co-author of the book "How To Make Folding Knives" along with knifemakers Ron Lake and Wayne Clay.
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