Peter Via Knife Collection
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Online Auction Featuring Folding and Fixed Blade Knives
From the Distinguished Collection of Peter L. Via.
This exclusive auction features an exquisite assembly of both folding and fixed blade knives, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of some of the world's most prestigious makers and engravers.
BEGINS CLOSING: Sunday, March 24th, 2024 12:00 Noon
Previews will be made available by appontment
Peter L. Via's curated collection is a testament to a passion for fine blades and an unwavering commitment to quality. Each knife within this remarkable assembly stands as a testament to the skill and artistry of some of the world’s most renowned craftsmen, elevating the functional to the extraordinary. From the careful selection of materials to the precision in execution, these knives embody the pinnacle of excellence in the world of custom-made knives. Prepare to be captivated by the fusion of innovation and tradition, as this collection features blades adorned with intricate engravings, handles crafted with meticulous attention along with rare and... Show more
From the Distinguished Collection of Peter L. Via.
This exclusive auction features an exquisite assembly of both folding and fixed blade knives, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of some of the world's most prestigious makers and engravers.
BEGINS CLOSING: Sunday, March 24th, 2024 12:00 Noon
Previews will be made available by appontment
Peter L. Via's curated collection is a testament to a passion for fine blades and an unwavering commitment to quality. Each knife within this remarkable assembly stands as a testament to the skill and artistry of some of the world’s most renowned craftsmen, elevating the functional to the extraordinary. From the careful selection of materials to the precision in execution, these knives embody the pinnacle of excellence in the world of custom-made knives. Prepare to be captivated by the fusion of innovation and tradition, as this collection features blades adorned with intricate engravings, handles crafted with meticulous attention along with rare and... Show more
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Folding Knife Made by Frank Centofante
Blade Length 3 1/16 inches
Frame Lengthe 4 1/16 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl
Engraved by Martin Butler. Bulino with raised 24k inlays
About the Knifemaker:
Frank Centofante began making knives in 1968 and is considered a pioneer in the custom knife movement. He joined the Knifemaker?s Guild in 1971 and became a full-time knifemaker in 1977 after a long and successful career as a fireman and EMT. He served 18 years as a member of the board of directors of the Knife Maker?s Guild, and 9 of those as President. He was inducted into the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1997. Frank passed away in 2009.
About the Engraver:
Martin Butler has been engraving since the age of 15 when he started an apprenticeship engraving sporting firearms for Webley & Scott in England. Since then he has developed his art, specializing in embellishing fine art knives. With his traditional engraving skills as a foundation, Martin was one of the pioneers in the world of art knives, working with top makers to create masterpieces of weaponry that are far too valuable to ever be used for anything other than sheer appreciation. Both the appreciation of the artists' skills and the appreciation in the value of his pieces makes Martin Butler's engraved art a rare and valuable asset for any collector or purveyor of fine knives.
Appraisal Value: $5500
Frame Lengthe 4 1/16 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl
Engraved by Martin Butler. Bulino with raised 24k inlays
About the Knifemaker:
Frank Centofante began making knives in 1968 and is considered a pioneer in the custom knife movement. He joined the Knifemaker?s Guild in 1971 and became a full-time knifemaker in 1977 after a long and successful career as a fireman and EMT. He served 18 years as a member of the board of directors of the Knife Maker?s Guild, and 9 of those as President. He was inducted into the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1997. Frank passed away in 2009.
About the Engraver:
Martin Butler has been engraving since the age of 15 when he started an apprenticeship engraving sporting firearms for Webley & Scott in England. Since then he has developed his art, specializing in embellishing fine art knives. With his traditional engraving skills as a foundation, Martin was one of the pioneers in the world of art knives, working with top makers to create masterpieces of weaponry that are far too valuable to ever be used for anything other than sheer appreciation. Both the appreciation of the artists' skills and the appreciation in the value of his pieces makes Martin Butler's engraved art a rare and valuable asset for any collector or purveyor of fine knives.
Appraisal Value: $5500
Made by Frank Centofante
Blade Length: 3 1/4 inches
Frame Length: 4 1/6 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Abalone
About the Knifemaker:
Frank Centofante began making knives in 1968 and is considered a pioneer in the custom knife movement. He joined the Knifemaker?s Guild in 1971and became a full-time knifemaker in 1977 after a long and successful career as a fireman and EMT. He served 18 years as a member of the board of directors of the Knife Maker?s Guild, and 9 of those as President. He was inducted into the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1997. Frank passed away in 2009.
Appraisal Value: $2550
Frame Length: 4 1/6 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Abalone
About the Knifemaker:
Frank Centofante began making knives in 1968 and is considered a pioneer in the custom knife movement. He joined the Knifemaker?s Guild in 1971and became a full-time knifemaker in 1977 after a long and successful career as a fireman and EMT. He served 18 years as a member of the board of directors of the Knife Maker?s Guild, and 9 of those as President. He was inducted into the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1997. Frank passed away in 2009.
Appraisal Value: $2550
Made by T.M. Dowell
Blade Length: 1 1/2 inches
Frame Length: 2 1/16 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Fossil Mammoth
Engraver: Ron Scaggs, Relieved Scroll
About the Knife Maker:
Ted Dowell was from Bend, OR and sold his first knife in 1967. He was a founding member and past president of the Knife Maker?s Guild. Ted was a true pioneer of the KMG and known for his ?Funny Folder? design. He specialized in integral hunting knives in D2, BG42 and Vascowear. Ted passed away in 2012.
About the Engraver:
Ron Scaggs, Master Engraver
Appraisal Value: $2400
Frame Length: 2 1/16 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Fossil Mammoth
Engraver: Ron Scaggs, Relieved Scroll
About the Knife Maker:
Ted Dowell was from Bend, OR and sold his first knife in 1967. He was a founding member and past president of the Knife Maker?s Guild. Ted was a true pioneer of the KMG and known for his ?Funny Folder? design. He specialized in integral hunting knives in D2, BG42 and Vascowear. Ted passed away in 2012.
About the Engraver:
Ron Scaggs, Master Engraver
Appraisal Value: $2400
Made by Alex Daniels
Blade Length: 2 1/2 inches
Frame Length: 3 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl with Gold pins and Escutcheon
Engraver: Jere Davidson, Relieved Scroll
About the Knife Maker:
Alex Daniels sold his first knife in 1963. He was a member of the American Bladesmith Society and a member of the Knifemaker?s Guild since 1982. He was also an instructor at Jim Batson?s Hemmer-In. He is best known for his reproductions of old original Bowies. All of his knives are made by hand start to finish, including his own heat treating. Alex Daniels passed away in 2018.
About the Engraver:
Jere Davidson Relies on traditional chasing hammers and engraver's chisels, Davidson earned his wings the old fashioned way -- as an apprentice to master engraver Ken Hurst. A student of historical firearms, Davidson was strongly influenced by the great American master, Louis D. Nimschke who was one of Colt's most famous engravers. Davidson also credits Winston Churchill and Lynton McKinzie as enduring influences on his style. He is a factory engraver for Dakota Arms and Connecticut Valley Shotguns as well as doing some occasional work for Colt and Freedom Arms. Davidson?s specialty is the Bolino or "bank note" style of game scenes. His flushing dogs and fowl on the wing are breathtakingly realistic and always balanced with complementary scrollwork. From engraving custom knives for Saudi royal families, to being one of the only allowed contract engravers of English Purdey rifles. Somewhere in the middle of rural Virginia resides a very humble man who's notable and talented career spans twenty plus years in his craft.
Appraisal Value: $2350
Frame Length: 3 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl with Gold pins and Escutcheon
Engraver: Jere Davidson, Relieved Scroll
About the Knife Maker:
Alex Daniels sold his first knife in 1963. He was a member of the American Bladesmith Society and a member of the Knifemaker?s Guild since 1982. He was also an instructor at Jim Batson?s Hemmer-In. He is best known for his reproductions of old original Bowies. All of his knives are made by hand start to finish, including his own heat treating. Alex Daniels passed away in 2018.
About the Engraver:
Jere Davidson Relies on traditional chasing hammers and engraver's chisels, Davidson earned his wings the old fashioned way -- as an apprentice to master engraver Ken Hurst. A student of historical firearms, Davidson was strongly influenced by the great American master, Louis D. Nimschke who was one of Colt's most famous engravers. Davidson also credits Winston Churchill and Lynton McKinzie as enduring influences on his style. He is a factory engraver for Dakota Arms and Connecticut Valley Shotguns as well as doing some occasional work for Colt and Freedom Arms. Davidson?s specialty is the Bolino or "bank note" style of game scenes. His flushing dogs and fowl on the wing are breathtakingly realistic and always balanced with complementary scrollwork. From engraving custom knives for Saudi royal families, to being one of the only allowed contract engravers of English Purdey rifles. Somewhere in the middle of rural Virginia resides a very humble man who's notable and talented career spans twenty plus years in his craft.
Appraisal Value: $2350
Made by Kaj Embretsen
Blade Length: 2 5/8 inches
Frame Length: 3 1/2 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Damascus
Engraver: Lisa Tomlin, Relived Scroll with 24k Vines
About the Knife Maker:
Kaj Embretsen has been a fulltime knifemaker since 1983. He makes folders, daggers, fighters and hunting knives and his own Damascus steel. He has been voting member of The Knifemakers Guild in America since 1989 as well as a member of The German Knifemakers Guild, The Italian Knifemakers Guild, The Norwegian Knife Association, and The American Bladesmith?s Society.
About the Engraver:
Lisa Tomlin is a master engraver who?s an expert at doing it right. She started engraving in 1983 when she was hired by Ken Hurst. Eventually she went out on her own, working on custom knives and then firearms. Today, she has engraved firearms for everyone from former President George H.W. Bush and General Normal Schwarzkopf to movie director/screen writer John Milius.
Appraisal Value: $4200
Frame Length: 3 1/2 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Damascus
Engraver: Lisa Tomlin, Relived Scroll with 24k Vines
About the Knife Maker:
Kaj Embretsen has been a fulltime knifemaker since 1983. He makes folders, daggers, fighters and hunting knives and his own Damascus steel. He has been voting member of The Knifemakers Guild in America since 1989 as well as a member of The German Knifemakers Guild, The Italian Knifemakers Guild, The Norwegian Knife Association, and The American Bladesmith?s Society.
About the Engraver:
Lisa Tomlin is a master engraver who?s an expert at doing it right. She started engraving in 1983 when she was hired by Ken Hurst. Eventually she went out on her own, working on custom knives and then firearms. Today, she has engraved firearms for everyone from former President George H.W. Bush and General Normal Schwarzkopf to movie director/screen writer John Milius.
Appraisal Value: $4200
Made by Fecit Hills Knives
Blade Length: 2 5/8 inches
Frame Length: 3 1/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Engraver: Alain Lovenberg, green and rose gold inlays, line engraved detail with diamond inlays
About the Engraver:
Alain Lovenberg, Master Engraver, is one of the five best and most sought-after engravers in the world. The names of wealthy clients from the USA, Russia or the Gulf States remain unknown. On the other hand, it is no secret that star director Steven Spielberg had a Colt revolver engraved by him and that he artfully decorated a hunting rifle for King Hassan of Morocco.
Appraisal Value $5500
Frame Length: 3 1/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Engraver: Alain Lovenberg, green and rose gold inlays, line engraved detail with diamond inlays
About the Engraver:
Alain Lovenberg, Master Engraver, is one of the five best and most sought-after engravers in the world. The names of wealthy clients from the USA, Russia or the Gulf States remain unknown. On the other hand, it is no secret that star director Steven Spielberg had a Colt revolver engraved by him and that he artfully decorated a hunting rifle for King Hassan of Morocco.
Appraisal Value $5500
Made by Anthony Fogarizzu
Blade Length: 3 1/4 inches
Frame Length: 4 1/2 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Black Lip Pearl
Engraver: Unknown, 24k and green gold inlays, along with silver, tiny English scroll background
About the Maker:
Antonio Fogarizzu is a famous Italian craftsman who has been creating premium knives for over 20 years. The Master's works belong to the Fine Art category and each of them, without exaggeration, is a masterpiece of applied art. Antonio's knives are not just a testament to the author's excellence, this kind of work is usually called collector's grail. Each piece is one-off and handcrafted.
Hereditary Knifemaker was born in the city of Pattada on the island of Sardinia, where he lives and works in the family workshop to this day. In 2016, the Fogarizzu family's knife industry celebrated its bicentennial. Antonio's ancestors were directly related to the formation of the knife craft in Sardinia* during the era of the Napoleonic wars and the Unification of Italy. His father Salvatore taught him the intricacies of the family profession.
Currently, Antonio Fogarizzu produces no more than eight knives annually. He is a member of the Italian Knifemaker Guild. Antonio became the first Italian knifemaker who made his colored Damascus mosaic. As Antonio recounts in an exclusive interview with Maria Stalina Knives: ?There is an opinion that those who make Damascus cannot make a good knife and vice versa. Supposedly you are either a master blacksmith or a guru of knife making. I decided to destroy this stereotype by all means".
Appraisal Value: $5800
Frame Length: 4 1/2 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Black Lip Pearl
Engraver: Unknown, 24k and green gold inlays, along with silver, tiny English scroll background
About the Maker:
Antonio Fogarizzu is a famous Italian craftsman who has been creating premium knives for over 20 years. The Master's works belong to the Fine Art category and each of them, without exaggeration, is a masterpiece of applied art. Antonio's knives are not just a testament to the author's excellence, this kind of work is usually called collector's grail. Each piece is one-off and handcrafted.
Hereditary Knifemaker was born in the city of Pattada on the island of Sardinia, where he lives and works in the family workshop to this day. In 2016, the Fogarizzu family's knife industry celebrated its bicentennial. Antonio's ancestors were directly related to the formation of the knife craft in Sardinia* during the era of the Napoleonic wars and the Unification of Italy. His father Salvatore taught him the intricacies of the family profession.
Currently, Antonio Fogarizzu produces no more than eight knives annually. He is a member of the Italian Knifemaker Guild. Antonio became the first Italian knifemaker who made his colored Damascus mosaic. As Antonio recounts in an exclusive interview with Maria Stalina Knives: ?There is an opinion that those who make Damascus cannot make a good knife and vice versa. Supposedly you are either a master blacksmith or a guru of knife making. I decided to destroy this stereotype by all means".
Appraisal Value: $5800
Made by Andy Shinosky
Blade Length: 3 inches
Frame Length: 4 inches
Blade Steel: Damascus
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Black lip pearl
Engraver: Andy Shinoski, relieved scroll with 24k leaves and folds
About the Maker and Engraver:
Andy Shinosky, Australian Custom Knife Maker and Engraver.
Appraisal Value: $4000
Frame Length: 4 inches
Blade Steel: Damascus
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Black lip pearl
Engraver: Andy Shinoski, relieved scroll with 24k leaves and folds
About the Maker and Engraver:
Andy Shinosky, Australian Custom Knife Maker and Engraver.
Appraisal Value: $4000
Made by Warren Osborne
Blade Length: 3 5/8 inches
Frame Length: 4 5/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Biggs Jasper
Engraver: Ray Cover, Relieved scroll with 24k veins
About the Maker:
Warren Osborne a native of Australia, moved to Texas where he resided in Waxahachie for many years. He was a full-time knife maker and sold his first custom knife in 1980. He became a member of the Knife Maker?s Guild in 1985. Warren passed away in 2016.
About the Engraver:
Ray Cover is from Mineral Point MO and began his artistic career as a scrimshander. He is an accomplished engraver working mostly on knives, guns, and fly fishing equipment
Appraisal Value: $4700
Frame Length: 4 5/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Biggs Jasper
Engraver: Ray Cover, Relieved scroll with 24k veins
About the Maker:
Warren Osborne a native of Australia, moved to Texas where he resided in Waxahachie for many years. He was a full-time knife maker and sold his first custom knife in 1980. He became a member of the Knife Maker?s Guild in 1985. Warren passed away in 2016.
About the Engraver:
Ray Cover is from Mineral Point MO and began his artistic career as a scrimshander. He is an accomplished engraver working mostly on knives, guns, and fly fishing equipment
Appraisal Value: $4700
Made by Rick Genovese
Blade Length: 3 3/4 inches
Frame Length: 4 5/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Black Jade and White Mother of Pearl
Engraver: Ray Cover, Relieved scroll with 24k and copper inlays; Gamblers Theme
About the Maker:
Rick Genovese Arizona Knife Maker
About the Engraver:
Ray Cover is from Mineral Point MO and began his artistic career as a scrimshander. He is an accomplished engraver working mostly on knives, guns, and fly fishing equipment
Appraisal Value: $5000
Frame Length: 4 5/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Black Jade and White Mother of Pearl
Engraver: Ray Cover, Relieved scroll with 24k and copper inlays; Gamblers Theme
About the Maker:
Rick Genovese Arizona Knife Maker
About the Engraver:
Ray Cover is from Mineral Point MO and began his artistic career as a scrimshander. He is an accomplished engraver working mostly on knives, guns, and fly fishing equipment
Appraisal Value: $5000
Made by Rick Genovese
Blade Length: 3 inches
Frame Length: 3 3/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Green Jade
Engraver: Brian Hochstrat, Bulino style engraving with 24k and rose gold inlays
Appraisal Value: $4500
Frame Length: 3 3/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Green Jade
Engraver: Brian Hochstrat, Bulino style engraving with 24k and rose gold inlays
Appraisal Value: $4500
Made by Rick Genovese
Blade Length: 3 inches
Frame Length: 3 3/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl and Blue Lapis
Engraver: Brian Hochstrat, Relieved Scroll with 24k inlays
Appraisal Value: $4300
Frame Length: 3 3/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl and Blue Lapis
Engraver: Brian Hochstrat, Relieved Scroll with 24k inlays
Appraisal Value: $4300
Made by Tore Forgarizzu
Blade Length: 3 1/4 inches
Frame Length: 4 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Piqued Antique Tortoiseshell
About the Maker:
Tore Forgarizzu has been a full-time knife maker since 1985 and a member of the Italian Custom Knife Guild for more than 20 years. He became an apprentice to his father at 14 years old, learning to make traditional knives and decorative wrought iron. He learned the the meticulous precision processing of Damascus forging from his father. He is a 4th generation knife maker whose ancestors were directly related to the formation of the knife craft in Sardinia* during the era of the Napoleonic wars and the Unification of Italy
Appraisal Value: $7500
Frame Length: 4 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Piqued Antique Tortoiseshell
About the Maker:
Tore Forgarizzu has been a full-time knife maker since 1985 and a member of the Italian Custom Knife Guild for more than 20 years. He became an apprentice to his father at 14 years old, learning to make traditional knives and decorative wrought iron. He learned the the meticulous precision processing of Damascus forging from his father. He is a 4th generation knife maker whose ancestors were directly related to the formation of the knife craft in Sardinia* during the era of the Napoleonic wars and the Unification of Italy
Appraisal Value: $7500
Made by Royal Hansen
Blade Length: 3 inches
Frame Length: 3 5/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl and Blacklip Pearl
About the Maker:
Royal Hanson was from Roseburg OR and sold his first knife in 1977. He specialized practical folding, boot, and hunting knives in 154CM, 440C, or D2 steels. Royal passed away in 1985.
Appraisal Value: $3200
Frame Length: 3 5/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl and Blacklip Pearl
About the Maker:
Royal Hanson was from Roseburg OR and sold his first knife in 1977. He specialized practical folding, boot, and hunting knives in 154CM, 440C, or D2 steels. Royal passed away in 1985.
Appraisal Value: $3200
Made by Rick Genovese
Blade Length: 2 inches
Frame Length: 2 3/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Green Sea Snail
Engraver: Ray Cover, Bulino style engraving with 24k inlays
Appraisal Value: $3900
Frame Length: 2 3/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Green Sea Snail
Engraver: Ray Cover, Bulino style engraving with 24k inlays
Appraisal Value: $3900
Made by Royal Hansen
Blade Length: 3 1/4 inches
Frame Length: 4 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Abalone and Paua
About the Maker:
Royal Hanson was from Roseburg OR and sold his first knife in 1977. He specialized practical folding, boot, and hunting knives in 154CM, 440C, or D2 steels. Royal passed away in 1985.
Appraisal Value: $4300
Frame Length: 4 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Abalone and Paua
About the Maker:
Royal Hanson was from Roseburg OR and sold his first knife in 1977. He specialized practical folding, boot, and hunting knives in 154CM, 440C, or D2 steels. Royal passed away in 1985.
Appraisal Value: $4300
Made by Tim Herman
Blade Length: 3 inches
Frame Length: 3 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Tigereye
Engraver: Tim Herman, relieved scroll with 24k vines
About the Maker and Engraver:
Tim Herman is from Olathe KS and sold his first knife in 1978. He specializes in investment-grade folding knives with ATS 34 steel and his own engraving/carving.
Appraisal Value: $4500
Frame Length: 3 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Tigereye
Engraver: Tim Herman, relieved scroll with 24k vines
About the Maker and Engraver:
Tim Herman is from Olathe KS and sold his first knife in 1978. He specializes in investment-grade folding knives with ATS 34 steel and his own engraving/carving.
Appraisal Value: $4500
Made by Tim Herman
Blade Length: 2 3/4 inches
Frame Length: 3 5/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl
About the Maker:
Tim Herman is from Olathe KS and sold his first knife in 1978. He specializes in investment-grade folding knives with ATS 34 steel and his own engraving/carving.
Appraisal Value: $2600
Frame Length: 3 5/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl
About the Maker:
Tim Herman is from Olathe KS and sold his first knife in 1978. He specializes in investment-grade folding knives with ATS 34 steel and his own engraving/carving.
Appraisal Value: $2600
Made by Tim Herman
Blade Length: 2 5/8 inches
Frame Length: 3 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Siberian Green Jade
Engraver: Tim Herman, relieved scroll
About the Maker:
Tim Herman is from Olathe KS and sold his first knife in 1978. He specializes in investment-grade folding knives with ATS 34 steel and his own engraving/carving.
Appraisal Value: $5900
Frame Length: 3 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Siberian Green Jade
Engraver: Tim Herman, relieved scroll
About the Maker:
Tim Herman is from Olathe KS and sold his first knife in 1978. He specializes in investment-grade folding knives with ATS 34 steel and his own engraving/carving.
Appraisal Value: $5900
Made by Steve Hoel
Blade Length: 2 1/2 inches
Frame Length: 3 1/2 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Blue Lapis
Engraver: Tim Adlam, Relieved scroll with 24k highlights
Steve Hoel made his first fixed blade knife in 1953. In 1974 Steve Hoel ventured to California, where he spent three days in the shop of Bob Loveless and Steve R. Johnson, who were partners at that time. This was his first real exposure to the manufacturing process of high quality handmade knives, an experience that gave him a big boost in his technical aspect. He also developed an interest in folding pocketknives during this period. Shortly thereafter he made his first interframe and multiblade folders. In 1978, he joined the Knifemakers Guild, and one year later he retired from his warehouse job and began making knives full time. When Steve made his first knife in 1953, he did not have any sophisticated tooling such as a surface grinder or a mill. His simple manufacturing methods included files, sandpaper and drills. Steve was one of the first to design his knife shapes for engraving. He worked closely with the master engravers including Lynton MacKenzie and Steve Lindsay to develop the engraveable art knife design. Steve says he believes he was the maker who first brought the engraver Sam Alfano into the knife world. Steve has developed the careers of many engravers and is still finding and developing new engraving talent today. His shop is now quite sophisticated and he is a master maker of inter-frame folding knives
Appraisal Value: $4500
Frame Length: 3 1/2 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Blue Lapis
Engraver: Tim Adlam, Relieved scroll with 24k highlights
Steve Hoel made his first fixed blade knife in 1953. In 1974 Steve Hoel ventured to California, where he spent three days in the shop of Bob Loveless and Steve R. Johnson, who were partners at that time. This was his first real exposure to the manufacturing process of high quality handmade knives, an experience that gave him a big boost in his technical aspect. He also developed an interest in folding pocketknives during this period. Shortly thereafter he made his first interframe and multiblade folders. In 1978, he joined the Knifemakers Guild, and one year later he retired from his warehouse job and began making knives full time. When Steve made his first knife in 1953, he did not have any sophisticated tooling such as a surface grinder or a mill. His simple manufacturing methods included files, sandpaper and drills. Steve was one of the first to design his knife shapes for engraving. He worked closely with the master engravers including Lynton MacKenzie and Steve Lindsay to develop the engraveable art knife design. Steve says he believes he was the maker who first brought the engraver Sam Alfano into the knife world. Steve has developed the careers of many engravers and is still finding and developing new engraving talent today. His shop is now quite sophisticated and he is a master maker of inter-frame folding knives
Appraisal Value: $4500
Made by Richard Hodgson
Blade Length: 2 1/2 inches
Frame Length: 3 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Gold lip Pearl
About the Maker:
Richard Hodgson was one of the most highly regarded knife makers ever to produce folders. He spent most of his career working for NASA making one of-a-kind high-precision parts for spacecraft, and he made knives on the side. Hodgson?s fit and finish are second to none and he was especially known for his innovative bearings, fasteners and release mechanisms. He was a member of the AKI. He did not make very many knives and they have become very difficult to obtain since his death.
Appraisal Value: $6500
Frame Length: 3 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Gold lip Pearl
About the Maker:
Richard Hodgson was one of the most highly regarded knife makers ever to produce folders. He spent most of his career working for NASA making one of-a-kind high-precision parts for spacecraft, and he made knives on the side. Hodgson?s fit and finish are second to none and he was especially known for his innovative bearings, fasteners and release mechanisms. He was a member of the AKI. He did not make very many knives and they have become very difficult to obtain since his death.
Appraisal Value: $6500
Made by Steve Hoel
Blade Length: 3 1/4 inches
Frame Length: 4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl and Abalone
Engraver: Steve Lindsay, relieved scroll and engraved Mother of Pearl
About the Engraver:
Steve Lindsay is one of the world?s most sought after engravers!
Appraisal Value: $19,250
Frame Length: 4 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: White Mother of Pearl and Abalone
Engraver: Steve Lindsay, relieved scroll and engraved Mother of Pearl
About the Engraver:
Steve Lindsay is one of the world?s most sought after engravers!
Appraisal Value: $19,250
Made by Steve Hoel
Blade Length: 2 3/8 inches
Frame Length: 3 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Meteorite
Engraver: Michael Collins, relieved scroll
About the Maker:
Steve Hoel made his first fixed blade knife in 1953. In 1974 Steve Hoel ventured to California, where he spent three days in the shop of Bob Loveless and Steve R. Johnson, who were partners at that time. This was his first real exposure to the manufacturing process of high quality handmade knives, an experience that gave him a big boost in his technical aspect. He also developed an interest in folding pocketknives during this period. Shortly thereafter he made his first interframe and multiblade folders. In 1978, he joined the Knifemakers Guild, and one year later he retired from his warehouse job and began making knives full time. When Steve made his first knife in 1953, he did not have any sophisticated tooling such as a surface grinder or a mill. His simple manufacturing methods included files, sandpaper and drills. Steve was one of the first to design his knife shapes for engraving. He worked closely with the master engravers including Lynton MacKenzie and Steve Lindsay to develop the engraveable art knife design. Steve says he believes he was the maker who first brought the engraver Sam Alfano into the knife world. Steve has developed the careers of many engravers and is still finding and developing new engraving talent today. His shop is now quite sophisticated and he is a master maker of inter-frame folding knives
About the Engraver:
Accomplished Artist and Engraver, Brother of Blackie Collins
Appraisal Value: $4800
Frame Length: 3 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Meteorite
Engraver: Michael Collins, relieved scroll
About the Maker:
Steve Hoel made his first fixed blade knife in 1953. In 1974 Steve Hoel ventured to California, where he spent three days in the shop of Bob Loveless and Steve R. Johnson, who were partners at that time. This was his first real exposure to the manufacturing process of high quality handmade knives, an experience that gave him a big boost in his technical aspect. He also developed an interest in folding pocketknives during this period. Shortly thereafter he made his first interframe and multiblade folders. In 1978, he joined the Knifemakers Guild, and one year later he retired from his warehouse job and began making knives full time. When Steve made his first knife in 1953, he did not have any sophisticated tooling such as a surface grinder or a mill. His simple manufacturing methods included files, sandpaper and drills. Steve was one of the first to design his knife shapes for engraving. He worked closely with the master engravers including Lynton MacKenzie and Steve Lindsay to develop the engraveable art knife design. Steve says he believes he was the maker who first brought the engraver Sam Alfano into the knife world. Steve has developed the careers of many engravers and is still finding and developing new engraving talent today. His shop is now quite sophisticated and he is a master maker of inter-frame folding knives
About the Engraver:
Accomplished Artist and Engraver, Brother of Blackie Collins
Appraisal Value: $4800
Made by Warren Osborne
Blade Length: 3 1/2 inches
Frame Length: 4 3/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Black lip pearl
About the Maker:
Warren Osborne a native of Australia, moved to Texas where he resided in Waxahachie for many years. He was a full-time knife maker and sold his first custom knife in 1980. He became a member of the Knife Maker?s Guild in 1985. Warren passed away in 2016.
Appraisal Value: $2700
Frame Length: 4 3/8 inches
Blade Steel: ATS-34
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Black lip pearl
About the Maker:
Warren Osborne a native of Australia, moved to Texas where he resided in Waxahachie for many years. He was a full-time knife maker and sold his first custom knife in 1980. He became a member of the Knife Maker?s Guild in 1985. Warren passed away in 2016.
Appraisal Value: $2700
Made by Warren Osborne
Blade Length: 3 1/4 inches
Frame Length: 4 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: Damascus
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Petersite
Engraver: Ron Nott, relieved scroll with 24k vines and leaves
About the Maker:
Warren Osborne a native of Australia, moved to Texas where he resided in Waxahachie for many years. He was a full-time knife maker and sold his first custom knife in 1980. He became a member of the Knife Maker?s Guild in 1985. Warren passed away in 2016.
About the Engraver:
Ron Nott was a Master Engraver and member of the NRA, the NCCA, the Colt Collectors Association, and the Keystone Blade Association. Ron Passed away on 2010
Appraisal Value: $4500
Frame Length: 4 1/4 inches
Blade Steel: Damascus
Frame Steel: 416 Stainless
Handle Material: Petersite
Engraver: Ron Nott, relieved scroll with 24k vines and leaves
About the Maker:
Warren Osborne a native of Australia, moved to Texas where he resided in Waxahachie for many years. He was a full-time knife maker and sold his first custom knife in 1980. He became a member of the Knife Maker?s Guild in 1985. Warren passed away in 2016.
About the Engraver:
Ron Nott was a Master Engraver and member of the NRA, the NCCA, the Colt Collectors Association, and the Keystone Blade Association. Ron Passed away on 2010
Appraisal Value: $4500
