Folder w/ checkered Blackwood & koa inlays

[J. Doyle]

Here's the latest folder out of my shop. I think this is only the 10th folder I've made. I really like the contrast of the scales.

W2 steel blade
3 3/16" blade, 4" closed
Blackwood scales with hand checkered bolsters and curly koa inlays
Bronze hand filed backspacer
Jeweled titanium liners

Thanks for the great pic Coop!

 

[Dawkind]

Looking forward to seeing this buddy but the picture doesn’t show for me....

 

[Bmgillum]

Picture is not there for me either...Big Sigh...

Cheers/bg

 

[J. Doyle]

Looking forward to seeing this buddy but the picture doesn’t show for me....

It was working for me but I tried something else so let me know if you can see it now.

 

[gudspelr]

Oh, man! I can sure see it! I was really curious reading your description and wondered what it all looked like before scrolling down. I really like that one, John.

Jeremy

 

[Dawkind]

Superlative job!!!! Great picture by Coop, too...

 

[Scott Hanson]

Great looking knife, and very nicely done.

 

[Bmgillum]

Yea, I see it now...Fantastic Knife!...

Cheers/bg

 

[black mamba]

Terrific, John, I always look forward to your posts!

 

[Jsega51]

What a great blend of traditional and modern. Well done!

 

[KCGGBC]

Superb!

 

[someoldfart]

That is a beautiful gentlemans knife!

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

That's pretty sweet, John. I love inlays and I've often considered using contrasting woods in the process.
This was inspiring.

 

[john april]

looks fabulous. the checkering is a nice touch.

 

[mknife]

Really really beautiful! great checkering work.

 

[Mongo]

GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY! You need to make more folders.... that is gorgeous!

 

[J. Doyle]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

 

[shqxk]

Always happy every time seeing a well made carbon/wood/titanium folder... This one is beautiful executed.

 

[Lhpanther]

John,
I know you are very proud of this knife (as you should be). Your attention to subtle details is superlative. The Koa inlays are absolutely seamless with the ebony. The checkering is on point (i can’t find a rounded edge on any of the checkering). I know you pushed yourself on this one and I’m glad you did. I’m super proud to own this knife. Your ability to make a modern knife that oozes with classic traditional visual appeal sets you apart from others.

John loves to add small, hidden twists in his details. What the pics show is a backspacer that is geared and fluted. What you can’t see is that when the knife is opened, the underside of the backspacer has some very awesome firework resembling a thorny vine. Very cool sneaky addition. John deserves a bit of attention for this one.

 

[SharpByCoop]

^^ Ha HA! I like to refer to these perks as 'buried treasure'.

I can't show it all, nor do I want to.