One-off commission piece by Alistair Bastian

[survtech]

Ali made this knife for me. He called it "Boutet" to honour one of the pistols in my collection.

It is signed and numbered along with the "Prototype" designation.

I am disposing of my entire knife and pistol collection, this knife is one of the last of my high-art commission pieces and is available at AUD2,950 which is considerably less than my acquisition cost.

Postage to US included in price. (Pistol can be included for an additional AUD68k. )

 

[madcap_magician]

This is really beautiful, but can you share some information about the knife?

 

[survtech]

This is really beautiful, but can you share some information about the knife?

Yep, Ali made this for me in 2021.
Blade is Damasteel 3.5" overall is 8.5"
Bolsters are Ali's own Timascus called "Bastanium"
Backspacer is two-part stainless in a chevron configuration
Titanium liners
Stainless caged bearings
Titanium pivot collars
The knife is very solid and feels good in the hand.
Centering is perfect.
Action is buttery smooth
Scales are gold-fleck carbon fibre - the photo doesn't do the CF justice, it's quite special.

I have photographs of the design process and videos of it being made.