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[MT Damascus]

I sent Ken the Paua select laminate for this piece and asked him to polish the bolsters, double bomb shield, ricasso and swedge with respect to Ryu Kawamura's work. Hand finish on the blade. I think it came out great. I will add a few of my own pics when I have it in hand Tuesday or Wednesday, but I think that Ken's pic do a pretty good job. Thank you Ken and thanks everyone for taking a look,

This one comes in at just a hair over 3 5/8", Ats-34, integral 416 frame.

Kris

 

[Bruce Bump]

Beautiful as all Kens folders. I'm old enough to remember when this shell was so popular that companies started making it from paper thin plastic. Theres no way to mimmic the real thing.

 

[Clem Kadiddlehopper]

I always enjoy seeing Kens knives and hope I can get one some day?

This one is a beauty, thanks for showing it. :thumbup:

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

Ken builds a fantastic knife, and this another great example. :thumbup: