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Vintage Engraved Lockback Folder
Vintage Engraved Lockback Folder
Vintage Engraved Lockback Folder
Vintage Engraved Lockback Folder

Vintage Engraved Lockback Folder

by Sparks, Bernard

SKU 130973

Date Added 12/14/2012

# Available This product is out of stock

Price $430.00

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Overview

This vintage lock back folder from one of the father's of the Knifemakers Guild features wood scales with engraved brass bolsters. High polished blade. Nice function. Just a hint of blade play in open position. Blade does have some light scratches and light spotting on back spacer. What a wonderful piece of history for your collection!

Product Details

Blade Length 3.75

Overall Length 9.125

Closed Length 5.375

Weight (oz) 9.5

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Blade Details Drop Point

Handle Material Wood

Other Details Engraved

About the Maker

Sparks, Bernard

Bernard Sparks began making knives part time in 1967. According to his wife, Bernard was among 16 makers who met in 1969 to discuss forming The Knifemakers’ Guild. He served on the Guild’s board of directors for a time. His full-time job was as a teacher, which he retired from in 1996, at which point he turned to making knives full time. Bernard passed away in 2020.

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