This is a bare jack knife built by deceased maker Claude Montjoy with long bolsters and interesting Torx head pins. Very nice pearl covers, ATS-34 was his preferred steel. Blade shows no sharpening or use. Bronze bushings for the pivot, liner lock fully engages and is solid, relief cut makes unlocking easier Bolsters are beveled where the pearl covers mate and there is a pearl back spacer. Torx head pins on the pearl covers are gold toned, don’t know if they are gold though. Light handling marks on the bolsters. Knife is 3 5/8" closed , blade is 2 7/8". A quality piece from an early maker. Asking $375 OBRO TYD
A member of the South Carolina Association of Knife Makers, Montjoy was a full-time maker who sold his first knife in 1982. He made knives by the stock removal method and built folders, including slip joints, locking liners and interframes, and also hunters, boot knives, fighters and some art knives. ATS-34, Knifemaker Claude Montjoy of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away Sept. 23, 2011. He was 74.
Please look at John’s photos for overall condition and PM me if you have any questions. Will ship by PRIORITY MAIL to U.S.ADDRESSES ONLY.
A member of the South Carolina Association of Knife Makers, Montjoy was a full-time maker who sold his first knife in 1982. He made knives by the stock removal method and built folders, including slip joints, locking liners and interframes, and also hunters, boot knives, fighters and some art knives. ATS-34, Knifemaker Claude Montjoy of Clinton, South Carolina, passed away Sept. 23, 2011. He was 74.
Please look at John’s photos for overall condition and PM me if you have any questions. Will ship by PRIORITY MAIL to U.S.ADDRESSES ONLY.
