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LOT 1483
Petite Durvyn Howard Folding Knife - Blade measures 2 1/4 inches with an overall opened length of 5 1/2 inches. The blade is marked “HOWARD” on the ricasso for maker Durvyn Howard with a “0” on the opposite side. The handle is of a synthetic and steel construction with brass pins. Includes a felt pouch. CONDITION: Excellent, with a bright blade and just a few minor marks in the grip. The folding function is smooth.
Estimate: 800 - 1,200
LOT 1484
Outstanding Lynton McKenzie Signed Master Engraved Steve Hoel Folding Lockback Pocket Knife - Steve Hoel made his first knife in 1953, joined the Knife Makers Guild in 1978, and shortly after went to knife making full time. Hoel’s maker’s mark and Pine, Arizona address are on the left side
of the blade. It measures 5 1/2 inches overall with the blade opened, and the drop point blade measures 2 3/8 inches. The bolster is masterfully engraved on both sides with floral scroll on a stippled background by Lynton McKenzie, whose signature is on the bottom and dated “1988”. It is fitted with a pair of smooth, very finely figured walnut grip scales.
CONDITION: Excellent, the metal components almost entirely bright with only the slightest handling evidence. The grips are equally excellent with only the slightest handling marks.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1485
Desirable Engraved Buster/Julie Warenski Folding Lockback Pocket Knife with Jade Grips - Warenski became a full-time knifemaker in 1975. He was a president of the Knifemakers’ Guild for 2 terms and a inductee to the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1992. In 1986, he was joined by his wife Julie Warenski, who took over much of the engraving. Buster Warenski died in 2005. This example measures 6 1/4 inches with the blade open, and the trailing point blade measures 2 3/4 inches with flourishes of floral scroll on each side and “WARENSKI” marked on the left. The bolster and pommel on both sides have flourishes of floral scroll engraving on a stippled background and it is fitted with smooth jade grip scales. CONDITION: Excellent, the metal components bright with only the slightest handling evidence. The grips also excellent with no noticeable handling marks.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1486
Outstanding Engraved and Gold Inlaid Jack Busfield Folding Lockback Pocket Knife with Black Lip Pearl Grips - This knife was made by Jack Busfield, who sold his first knife in 1979 and has been
a longtime member of the Knife Makers Guild. The left side of the blade is marked with his Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina address. It measures 6 3/8 inches overall with the blade open, and the wharncliffe profile blade measures 2 7/8 inches. The bolster and pommel are masterfully engraved on both sides with gold inlay accented floral scroll and vine patterns on a matted background. The grip scales are smooth black lip pearl showing a dark lavender tone.
CONDITION: Excellent, the metal components almost entirely bright with very little handling evidence. The grip scales are equally excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1487
Ron Lake Tail Lock Folding Knife - The blade measures 2 7/16 inches and the overall length is 6 1/4 inches. The blade is marked “LAKE” on the left ricasso for highly regarded knife maker Ron Lake and the number “173” on the right. The handle
is of steel and stabilized horn construction with bronze pins. There is a braided leather tassel off the loop. Includes a red felt pouch.
CONDITION: Excellent with a bright blade
and minimal handling evidence. The folding mechanism is smooth.
Estimate: 900 - 1,400