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This Mitchell's Clip by D'Alton Holder features a mirror polished clip point blade with a false top edge, .168" blade stock and 1.230" blade depth, hidden tang construction. The handle has an engraved nickel silver guard by Pat Holder, beautiful walrus ivory handle with black, nickel silver, prehistoric rhino bone, oosic, and mother of pearl spacers. Very nicely contoured handle, very comfortable in hand. Comes with a brown leather sheath and zippered case. Excellent condition.
Blade Length 4.25
Overall Length 8.75
Weight (oz) 7.9
Source Previously owned
Knife Type Has Sheath, Hidden Tang
Blade Material ATS-34
Blade Details Clip Point
Handle Material Metallic, Tusk & Tooth, Pearl
Other Details Engraved
D'Alton Holder was born in Heald, Texas in 1940, was raised in Amarillo and graduated from West Texas State University with degrees in Fine Arts and English Literature. He retired early after 25 years with Diamond Shamrock Corp to become a full time knifemaker in 1988. He began making knives in 1968, joined the Knifemakers Guild in 1973 and was elected to the board in 1976, secretary/treasurer in 1978, President 1982, he served as Vice President 1984. Re-elected to board in 1988 and was elected President again in 1996. Received the Red Watson award in 1982. Named to the NSSF Hall of Fame in 1983. D'Alton is an avid horseman, hunter and fisherman. He prefers to work with natural handle materials and ATS-34. D'Alton has taught over 75 knifemakers, including people like Jim Hardenbrook and Bill Cheatham. Many of his knives are engraved by his wife, Pat Holder. Inducted into the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame in 2003. D'Alton passed away in 2022.
