Model 18 Boot Knife Quill Cutter Silk wrap over ray skin

Silk wrap over ray skin handle with bronze menuke

but with a convex grind at the cutting edge - The cherry blossom horimono was done by Katayama Shigetsune

Mortised amber stag handle by Moriya

Fancy filed stainless steel back strap with abalone shell inlay

Hardwood scales

Model 18 Boot Knife Quill Cutter Silk wrap over ray skin4 1 8" blade of A2 tool steel, mirror polish, 8 3 8" overall length Nickel silver hilt with fine black and nickel silver spacers Black micarta handle Leather clip sheath Includes original John Smith Catalog Made in the early to mid 1970's, near mint condition (there are a couple of light scratches on hilt and handle)