Return-to-Craft

‍ MAKER’S PERSONAL COLLECTION —

‍ NOT OFFERED FOR SALE

Growing up in rural Georgia, just about everybody I knew carried a pocketknife. A knife was an everyday tool, and I took an interest in them when I was young.

When I returned to knifemaking in 2019, this was the first knife I completed after nearly twenty years away. Since then, better tools, good guidance, and a lot of hours at the bench have helped me improve the fit, finish, action, and details in my work.

I keep this one in my personal collection because it reminds me where I began and how far the work has come.

DETAILS

  • Knife type: Liner lock folder

  • Blade: CPM 154 stainless steel

  • Handle scales: Presentation-grade Snakewood

  • Bolster: Mokume

  • Liners and backspacer: Titanium

  • Hardware: Titanium Pocket clip

B.A. Dodson Snakewood and Mokume return-to-craft liner lock folder shown closed, highlighting the figured Snakewood handle scales, Mokume bolster, and decorative file-work.
B.A. Dodson Snakewood and Mokume return-to-craft liner lock folder shown closed, highlighting the titanium pocket clip, figured Snakewood handle, Mokume bolster, and decorative file-work.

DETAIL VIEWS

Titanium liners and backspacer construction detail on the B.A. Dodson Return-to-Craft liner lock folder.
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