John W Smith and Mike Draper JS folders

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John W Smith Tactical folder. 2 7/8 blade, 7 1/8 OAL. Ti bolsters, liners and clip. Wood scales which I believe are African Blackwood. Black Micarta backstrap. Dual thumb studs. Tang marked "JWS V". Action is smooth and lockup is solid.

I am not the original owner but condition is excellent. I can see no scratches or marks of any kind.

SOLD paypal and shipping included.






 
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Mike Draper JS. This is a Ti framelock with a forged 1084 blade by Mike. The knife is 4 ¾ closed with a 3 ½ blade. Comes with a Ti backspacer and drilled Ti clip. Filed dual thumb studs. This is a thin knife and great for edc especially for it’s size. It’s shape is designed to be used as a striking tool as well.

This has been carried and sharpened though there are very few handle marks. I touched up the blade on my DMT and it’s a razor! Lockup is solid.

Below is a recent email from Mike describing the knife. I have edited out some personal comments and left all the knife related items.

“That is one of the first designs I made after a week long visit at Ken Onions. That was my first framelock, note the relief cut is on the inside of the frame...I put the cut on the outside after that. The blade steel is 1084, with a differential temper, later knives I used ATS 34 then CPM S30V. That’s a one of a kind for sure...
Thanks!
Mike”

$285 - $250US shipped and paypal included.









 
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