Overview
Note from seller:"This knife is part of a collection of knives which are now regretfully being liquidated due to a medical hardship. Rainy, whom I believe is one of the finest auto knifemakers in the world, was privately commissioned by me to create this collection. Most importantly, since I desired to have a very unique collection of autos, I personally secured all materials. Those materials included each set of presentation grade handles, the damascus, steel, screws and I even hand picked in New York the premium grade gemstones used in the knifes. In all reality, these are not just custom knives - but honestly a true creation of knife art. Finally, all knives have been stored in the open position in glass cases since the day I received them."
Rainy's experience with gemstones is featured in the article "Goo-Goo-Eyed for Gemstone Knives" in the Knives 2010 annual. This knife is from the collection referenced in the article and a fine example of Rainy's beautiful work with stones.
This custom automatic features a damascus blade, damascus bolsters, and black lip pearl and damascus scales. Damascus push button with pearl inset. Yellow sapphire insets in backspacer. File work on backspacer, push button, and all around liners. Rainy's name is carved in the damascus of the handle. Strong and fast leaf spring action. A great looking combination of materials. Excellent work. Mint condition. Blade Steel: Chad Nichols Damascus