Backlock Folder with Stag

Product Description for Backlock Folder with Stag

Maker: Frank Centofante (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 99356
Blade length: 3.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.30 in.
Total length: 8.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.75 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.6 oz.
Blade: Satin finished ATS-34
Bolster: Satin finished nickel silver
Handle: Stag
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Backlock folder
Description: Frank Centofante, one of the pioneers of the custom knife movement, passed away in September, 2009. He began making knives in 1969. He was a co-author of the book "How To Make Folding Knives" and an immaculate craftsman. Frank served on the Board of Directors of the Knifemakers' Guild for 20 years, serving as Vice President for three years and President for eight years. He received numerous awards both nationally and internationally. He was inducted into the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame and was a recipient of the Knifemakers' Guild Red Watson Memorial Friendship Award, which is the only award voted on by members of the Knifemakers' Guild. He was also a member of the Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai and was affectionately known as the "Godfather of the Guild." This knife has been in a single private collection since it was made. It has been meticulously cared for and is in new condition. By all appearances, it could have been made yesterday.
The blade was hand ground from ATS-34 stainless steel and features a hand rubbed satin finish. It has smooth action and can be easily opened using the nail nick on the left side of the blade.
The handle is made from stag scales secured to liners using domed pins. The stag scales have been perfectly dovetailed to satin finished nickel silver bolsters. The liners have been hand filed and surround a satin finished stainless spacer. A section of black micarta serves as a blade stop. The knife is marked knife number 030 on the interior of the backbar.
Excellent work throughout!


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