First Knives of 2016

[VCM3]

Happy New Year Everyone , I hope to be able to bring you a lot of nice knives this year. I'll kick it off with 2 by John Lloyd , the " force " in custom slipjoints.



This is a swayback Jack by knife maker John Lloyd. It has rag micarta from Shadetree,I'd say like dark greenish black,with red accents . Some of the cloth pieces used,show like a blue jeans,almost a " canvas" texture. I'm not sure if I caught that,but this is a snappy,light thin knife. 4" closed,the blade is 3-1/8" from tip to scales with 2-3/4" of edge.Opened up is 7-1/8" .Blade & spring are 52100 carbon. The liners are ss & mill relieved. The pins are ss. Inlaid & pinned fancy shield.The pull is about a 6,it's medium firm , smooth & snappy,perfect for me , if you like a weaker spring this might scare you.The blade is hollow ground super thin,it is razor like,satin finish & a crescent nail pull. Spring is flush with the liners,blade centers closed ,pretty perfect. Price includes shipping in the States & Paypal fee's.
$300.

 

[VCM3]

This knife is a large " Backpocket " style trapper by John Lloyd. It has gorgeous,full figured rosewood scales,fabulous color & figure. Pretty thin knife for it's size. 4-5/8" closed,the blade measures 3-5/8" with 3.25" of cutting edge. Opened up it measures 8 - 1/4". The pull is a 5+ to 6,perfect,smooth & snappy. SS bolster has a rounded front & that beveled edge John does. Pinned & inlaid SS N.Y.K. Co. shield. Blade & spring are CPM 154 ss. Liners are ss & mill relieved. Deep,thin hollow ground clip point blade,wicked sharp,with a satin finish,cut swedge and a crescent nail pull . Spring is flush in all half stop positions & the blade centers closed. This is a really nice knife by John. Price includes shipping in the States & Paypal fee's. $340. >>>Sold

 

[MegustocuchilloS]

Those are sick ! Glws