Michael L. Walker Miniature Knives

[riverdive]

Recently acquired these two miniature knives. I believe they are very early ones made by Walker. The only mark is on the folder by I believe Patricia (Michaels wife at the time) signing her artwork and engraving. There is no mark on the dagger but they came together in a bag with what I am thinking was Walkers 1st business card. This is speculation on my part. The both have ivory & the folder has the linerlock which he is famous for. I have tried contacting Michael to confirm & am waiting to hear...could be a long wait, I'm sure he's a busy man.
The dagger is 3 5/16" long with a 1 7/8" blade. 1 3/8" closed on the folder with a 1" blade. It is very solid and snaps nicely when opened. Very beautifully done

 

[M.FREEZE]

I hope they’re authentic Michael Walker pieces. Either way, still cool!

 

[riverdive]

I hope they’re authentic Michael Walker pieces. Either way, still cool!

Yes, definetly a skilled craftsman. I know the engraving is by Patricia Walker as I have seen her initials with the same style on later knives made by her husband.

 

[Chefget]

Folder looks like an early Walker

 

[riverdive]

Folder looks like an early Walker

Yes, he used rivets and with the liner lock Patricia mark, I am 99% sure it was probably made by him in the early '80s in the little log cabin shop when he first started. His business card has an owl on it. I found the photo below. Even though he is older, it looks like he has had an interest in birds of prey, specifically the owl. I figure the town on the card, Questa, was the shop's location before he moved to Taos. I have tried contacting him but no luck yet. The dagger is so finely made, I'm sure it is his also.